The respiratory care program begins in the Spring semester. Completion is in the Fall semester of the second year. In addition to the district admissions requirements, the following are requirements for the respiratory therapist program:
- Graduation from high school verified with high school transcript;
Or GED certificate verified by a copy of the certificate;
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended;
- 9 semester hours college level course work including or a combination of
- HOBET testing for aptitude in Medical Fields
- 2 hour observation at a Respiratory Care Facility (deferred if student has a
medical background)
- An essay written on why the individual wishes to enter the field of Respiratory Care.
- TSI complete with eligibility to enter Math 0310
- Minimum age of 18 for entry into the respiratory care therapist program.
- MANDATORY attendance at a scheduled orientation session.
- Students are ranked and selected on the following criteria by the admissions committee:
- Completion of all general academic courses for the respiratory care program.
- Completion of 9 semester credit hours including BIOL 2401 and ENGL 1301.
- GPA
- Date of application.
- A physical examination report, with laboratory tests and immunization records signed by a licensed physician within three weeks of the first class day. (Form provided.)
- CPR course (American Heart Association Health Care Provider Course)
- Hepatitis B vaccination is required for all admissions to the respiratory care program. The enrolling student must have the series of three vaccines prior to entering the clinical practicum in the hospital setting.