The Respiratory Care program is designed to offer students the opportunity to obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care. Upon completion of the program, students will be registry-eligible therapists and will take the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT Examinations. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist is employed in the practice of Respiratory Care and has the knowledge and skills necessary to administer respiratory therapy to patients of all ages with varied diseases, and to patients in need of acute and critical care. Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity to work in the acute care hospital setting, skilled nursing centers, rehabilitation, neo-natal intensive care, and home care environments. Because of the local need for graduates, scholarships have been made available by the local hospitals and the Edison State College Foundation. A freshman class begins each Fall semester. Currently, freshmen are accepted each year in June. Class size is limited by the number of clinical training spaces within each of the clinical affiliates.

Limited Admission Program

The Respiratory Care Program is a limited access program. The criteria for admission are available on the Edison State College website or through the Cardiopulmonary Professions Office by calling (239) 985-8398. The Program in Respiratory Care is nationally accredited by The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

First Round Application Deadline: May 31

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Program Application and Information Pack (PDF) Download the Program Course Plan (PDF)