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The Respiratory Therapy program focuses on developing proficiency in respiratory care practices, enabling graduates to carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across diverse and evolving practice environments.
Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to pursue certification through the National Board of Respiratory Care, allowing them to obtain a license to practice in multiple health care settings.
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All applicants must complete the following requirements:
The Respiratory Therapy (RCP) program is a limited-enrollment program and uses a competitive admissions procedure with a point system, not a waiting list, to determine who can register for RCP classes. Applicants are ranked based on points that are determined by grades earned in the general education classes required for the program, such as ENG-111, ENG 112, a Humanities elective, PSY-150 and BIO-163. Grades of "C" or better are required in all program-related curriculum classes.
NOTE: BIO classes must have been completed within five years of the first RCP class, and MAT-110 or equivalent must be completed within 10 years of the first RCP class.
The following items are requirements for the Respiratory Therapy program selection process and must be submitted by the program application deadline: