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 Examination. 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 American Lung Association. A freshman class begins each Fall semester. Currently, freshmen are accepted each year in June. Class size is limited by the number of critical care beds of clinical affiliates needed for the training of students.

The Program in Respiratory Care is a limited access program. The criteria for admission policies are available through the program office or through Health Professions at (239) 489-9255.   The program in Respiratory Care is accredited by the Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP)

First Round Application Deadline: June 1

• Program Application and Information Pack (PDF - 162kb)

Download the Program Course Plan (PDF)