ACADEMIC PLAN: 181
CIP CODE: 51.0908
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science
LENGTH: 2 Years
Purpose:
The purpose of this curriculum is to prepare selected students for employment as Respiratory Care Practitioners and for Registry by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Employment opportunities for Respiratory Care Practitioners are available in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, home care, education, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and air and ground transport.
Admissions Requirements:
Admission is competitive and based on grades, performance on the College’s placement tests, interviews, and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in an allied health care field. Students should schedule an appointment with a Counselor to discuss general admission to the college and to the respiratory therapy program. Students should complete the Allied
Health application process by April 15, prior to the fall semester of desired admission. Late applicants will be considered if there are available positions in the program. Applicants must successfully complete a background check prior to final admission into the program.
Program Requirements:
All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation. Following graduation, clinical experience will be provided in Centra health care facilities to receive a certificate of completion from Centra and be qualified to take a national certification exam. Neither the AAS degree nor the certificate of completion is contingent upon the student passing any type of external exam.
Courses:
The Program Pathway for Respiratory Therapy AAS is a resource for students that lists the following items:
- The recommended order in which to take the program courses
- Suggested course when more than one option exists
- Which semester each course is typically offered
- If the course has a prerequisite
- Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
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