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Respiratory Care

Respiratory Therapists work as important members of the health care team and provide treatments to clients with respiratory disorders.

What can I do with this degree?

The Respiratory Care Program prepares graduates to provide and manage client care and to become members within the discipline of respiratory care. Graduates are prepared to take the licensing examination and practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in advanced level staff positions. Most Therapists are employed in pulmonary medicine or respiratory care departments of hospitals. Others are employed by home health agencies, nursing homes and physicians offices.

When and How do I get started with this degree?

Student must have completed the following requirements:

• Admission to SCC
  
• Application
  
• High School Transcript or GED
  
• Transcripts of other colleges or universities attended
  
• ACT or Compass
  
• BIO 137 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I)
  
• MT 110 (Applied Mathematics) or MT 150 (College Algebra) or MT145 (Contemporary College Mathematics)
  
• Completion of Student Check List

Check out the SCC calendar to find out when class terms and enrollment begins. For more information on becoming a student at SCC follow our 9 easy steps for becoming a student at SCC.

Admission Criteria

Applicants with the following will be given priority:

• Number of General Education Courses taken from Respiratory Care curriculum
  
• BIO 139 (Human Anatomy & Physiology II)
  
• ENG 101 (Writing I)
  
• ENG 102 (Writing II)
  
• PY 110 (General Psychology) or PSY 100 (Intro to Psychology) or SOC 100 (Intro to Sociology)
  
• BIO 226 (Principles of Microbiology)
  
• BIO 225 (Medical Microbiology)
  
• COM 252 (Introduction to Interpersonal Communications) or COM 181 (Basic Public Speaking)

Technical Standards

• Adequate visual acuity
• Adequate auditory perception
  
• Sufficient strength, gross motor, and fine motor coordination
  
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
  

Additional Criteria

Upon admittance the student must submit the following materials prior to beginning clinical experiences.

• Evidence of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series or a vaccine declination form
• TB skin test or chest X-Ray
• Immunization records
• CPR certification

Student Responsibilities

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for transportation to the various clinical sites, professional liability insurance, books, and uniforms. Any student seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.