Frequently Asked Questions
When does the next Cohort begin?
Program participants will begin their pre-requisite year through CCV in Fall 2024, with subsequent application to VTSU’s Respiratory Therapy (RT) program for Fall 2025.
How many work hours are required during the program?
Year 1 – While taking pre-requisites at CCV, students will work their full-time scheduled hours. Students will coordinate with their managers to flex their regular schedule to allow them to attend class as needed.
Years 2 & 3 – While enrolled in the RT program at VTSU, students will work their regular job for 24 hours per week. Students will receive pay for an additional 12 hours per week to allow time for classwork, lab/clinical instruction, and studying.
How does tuition reimbursement work?
Year 1 – Students will not need to take out any loans. The UVM Health Network (UVMHN) prepays for tuition, fees, and textbooks. If a student does not complete their pre-requisite courses, not to apply to VTSU’s RT program, or leaves employment at their respective partner, they will be responsible for these costs.
Years 2 & 3 – Students are responsible for paying all tuition and fees. For graduates who commit to working at their UVMHN partner site for three years, the UVMHN will begin reimbursing tuition costs one year after graduation.
What if I’m not an employee within the UVM Health Network? Can I still apply?
Being a full-time employee at a partner within the UVM Health Network is a requirement for application and enrollment. To be eligible for the program you’ll need to be hired as a full-time employee in any department at any partner.
Interested in joining our team?
Call 800-722-9922 and choose option 3 to talk with one of our talent acquisition partners about full-time job opportunities within the UVM Health Network.
What if I’m per diem or part-time? Am I eligible?
In order to be eligible, you need to be a working a full-time employee at a UVMHN partner.
I’ve taken pre-requisites in the past. Do I need to retake those courses?
Possibly, depending on the timeframe and your grades. VTSU will review the courses and grades on your transcript to determine whether they meet the requirements for this program.
I’ve recently completed the pre-requisite courses. Am I able to apply directly to the VTSU RT program through the UVMHN program?
Possibly, if there are available seats within the UVMHN RT Pathway cohort. Please complete the RT Pathway application process and your application will be reviewed accordingly.
I’ve started RT school in the past, but did not finish. Do I need to start over?
For courses taken prior to enrollment, VTSU will review the courses and grades on your transcript to determine whether they meet the requirements for this program.