Respiratory Care, AAS

Limited Admissions Program

This program requires the following preparatory coursework:

• BIO 156IN  or BIO 201IH  or BIO 201IN  or BIO 156 bypass exam score of 70% or higher
• HRP 100  
• Next-Generation Accuplacer score of 256 or REA 112HP  or REA 112 ​ 

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Department: Respiratory Care  
Program/Major Code: AASRESPTHERA/RTH1

CIP Code: 51.0908

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Respiratory Care AAS program, the learner will be able to:

1. Be eligible to attempt the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple Choice Examination.

2. Using a three-year average, 80% of the total number of graduates will obtain the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

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Cohort Model Program

Please contact the Department for the start of the next cohort.

 

General Education Note: Ensure that one general education CTE course fulfills one of the awareness categories:

• Ethnic/Race/Gender/Class Awareness  
• Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness