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Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
Fall Spring Summer $300.6 per credit hour* $300.6 per credit hour* $300.6 per credit hour* $2,390 (5 semester credit hours) $2,390 (5 semester credit hours) $902 (3 semester credit hours) *Charges shown are for Texas residents and are based on the number of credit hours taken each semester plus any fees; taking less than 3 courses will reduce the cost per semester. Other fees may apply., Note: Only Direct Costs are required by the students
David C. Shelledy, Ph.D., RRT, FAARC, FASAHP, Dean, School of Health Professions shelledy@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4838 210-567-4828 (fax), Kellie Olive, Assistant to the Dean olive@uthscsa.edu 210-450-5353 210-567-4828 (fax), David Henzi, Ed.D., FASAHP, Senior Associate Dean Interim Chair, Department of Respiratory Care henzi@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4818 210-567-4828 (fax), Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chair, Occupational Therapy piernikyoder@uthscsa.edu 210-567-8889 210-567-4828 (fax), Timothy A Reistetter, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Associate Dean for Research reistetter@uthscsa.edu 210-450-8666, Lucy Hernandez, Research Operations Manager hernandezl7@uthscsa.edu (210) 567-4845, Samantha L. Gonzalez-Davis, Office Manager gonzalezdavi@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4831 210-567-4828 (fax), Corey Flack , Administrative Assistant Senior Flackc@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4834 210-567-4828 (fax), Venessa H. Kodosky, Ph.D., Director of Academic Assessment & Special Projects kodoskyv@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4837, Melina Dauto Benavidez , Director, Office of Admissions & Special Programs benavidezm2@uthscsa.edu 210-567-6220, Carlos Castillo, Admissions Officer-Senior castilloC5@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4092, Ricardo Garcia , Admissions Officer - Senior Garciar32@uthscsa.edu 210-567-6220, Valeria Rodriguez , Admissions Officer - Senior Rodriguezv24@uthscsa.edu 210-567-6220, Kate Hunger, Communications Specialist - Senior hunger@uthscsa.edu (210) 567-4833
Faculty Bios
Lance Villers, PhD, LP Associate Professor & Chair Department of Emergency Health Sciences Dr. Villers graduated with a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, specializing in Adult Teaching and Learning from Texas A&M University. He has been involved in emergency medical services as a paramedic, educator, and national speaker for over 30 years. Dr. Villers was…
Department of Occupational Therapy
The total number of graduates from the UT Health San Antonio Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program during the three-year period of 2022-2024 was 140. Graduation Year Total of Program Graduates Per Year (May include graduates from a prior cohort) Graduation Rate By Cohort Graduating/Entering 2022 42 95% 42/44 2023 51 100% 50/50 2024 47 92% 46/50 Total 140
Department of Occupational Therapy
Accreditation, The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-6611. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national…, Program Outcomes, Program results from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)., Graduation Rate, The total number of graduates from the UT Health San Antonio Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program during the three-year period of 2022-2024 was 140. Graduation Year Total of Program Graduates Per Year (May include graduates from a prior cohort) Graduation Rate By Cohort Graduating/Entering 2022 42 95% 42/44 2023 51 100% 50/50 2024 47 92% 46/50 Total 140 , Institutional accreditation, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is accredited by the , Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UT Health San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling , (404)-679-4500, , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website, , www.sacscoc.org.
Texas Firefighter Tuition Waiver at UT Health San Antonio, Firefighters—whether employed or serving as volunteers—may be eligible for a full tuition waiver under Texas Education Code 54.353 when taking courses at UT Health San Antonio, provided they serve within a political subdivision of Texas., Eligibility Requirements:, Employment, : Paid firefighter employed by a Texas political subdivision, OR, active volunteer firefighter for at least one year, Credentials, : Appropriate firefighter or EMS credentialing, Admission, : Must be accepted into the fully online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences (EHS) program, Academic Progress, : Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, Application Process, To use the waiver while enrolled in the, B.S. in Emergency Health Sciences, program at UT Health San Antonio, follow these steps, after you are admitted and registered, :, 1. Complete the Waiver Form, Download the official, Firefighter Tuition Exemption Request Form, from the UT Health San Antonio VSFA website . Must be submitted on your department or agency’s letterhead., 2. Prepare Documentation, Proof of employment as a paid firefighter, or, one year of active volunteer service with advanced/state certification. Meet, Satisfactory Academic Progress, requirements (minimum 2.0 GPA)., 3. Submit the Form, Email the completed form to, VSFA@uthscsa.edu, before the census date, of the semester. Forms submitted before admission or registration will not be processed., 4. Processing, VSFA will verify eligibility and forward the approved form to the Registrar and Bursar. Tuition and eligible fees will be waived and reflected on your student account., 5. Renew Annually, A new waiver must be submitted, each academic year, you wish to use the benefit., Questions?, Contact Veteran Services & Financial Aid at, VFSA, @uthscsa.edu,
Do you or your loved one have aphasia? You are not alone., Aphasia is a common communication disorder affecting an estimated 2 million Americans. Aphasia can occur suddenly (ex. from stroke or brain injury) or gradually over time (ex. primary progressive aphasia)., The purpose of SANA is:, , to offer a supportive in-person community for individuals with aphasia and their loved ones to provide opportunities to maximize social interaction between individuals with aphasia and between family members., SANA meets:, The first Thursday of the month, 6–7:30 p.m., September–December and February–May Pre-registration is not required, Address:, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, Dental School / School of Health Professions, 1st floor, Questions and/or directions?, Contact: Dr. Cathy Torrington Eaton 210-450-3053 torringtonea@uthscsa.edu , Notice of Non-Discrimination: , The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. UT Health San Antonio does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.