- Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all General Education classes before making application to the program.
- Know the contents of the rules and regulations contained within SCC's Student Handbook for the program and the College. Students are responsible for periodically reviewing the policies throughout the duration of the program to alleviate any miscommunication.
- Maintain appropriate professional conduct at all times during clinical and didactic courses.
- Complete a Health Statement.
- Complete required pre-requisite courses and Self-Advising Sheet.
- Complete a four-hour shadowing experience with a Respiratory Therapist.
- Maintain a minimum grade of 75% (C+) in all courses.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Online students must attend a three-day workshop during third quarter at their own expense.
Program Goals
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relative to their role as an advanced-level Respiratory Therapist.
- Demonstrate the technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill their role as an advanced-level Respiratory Therapist.
- Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for an advanced-level Respiratory Therapist
General Education Requirements
To complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care, a student must complete additional credit hours in the following General Education core areas:
- Oral Communications
- Written Communications
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- Science
A program prerequisite may fulfill General Education requirements. All required General Education courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 prior to entry into the program. After completion of the prerequisites and General Education courses, the student may apply to the Respiratory Care program. Program entry is based on available space and successful completion of all prerequisites.
Clinical Experience
Clinical experience is the time students will have the opportunity to use the knowledge learned in the classroom, along with the skills learned in lab to give care to patients in a health care facility such as a nursing home, hospital or social service agency. Clinical rotations will be assigned quarterly by the clinical director. For traditional students, the majority of clinical experiences will be in the Lincoln area. Some specialty rotations may be assigned outside of the Lincoln area. Students are responsible for their own travel and lodging during the specialty rotations.
For online students, a facility must be willing to work with the student and provide a preceptor for that clinical site. When an online student makes application to the program, they must give the clinical director the name of the facility and contact person. The clinical director will meet with the facility and make the appropriate arrangements. Clinical hours will be managed on an individual basis.
Criminal Background Check
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Criminal Background Check will be required of each student in the program. Based on the outcome of the Criminal Background Check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this Criminal Background Check.
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