The Respiratory Care program is a limited access program.
The Respiratory Care core courses are offered on the St. Augustine Campus with selected clinical experiences in health care facilities within and around the tri-county service area of SJRCC. A student must earn a grade of "C" or above in all courses required in the program.
General education courses are available on all three campuses.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Spring (January 2011 enrollment) - accepting applications from May 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010.
Download application here.
The two year Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care prepares students for a career as a Respiratory Care Professional. Upon successful completion of the 20 month curriculum the student will be eligible to apply to take the National Certification exams for Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), both are administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM The purpose of the program is to provide students with the knowledge, attitude, and skills required to help meet the growing demands for respiratory therapists in the health care industry. Students will be trained in the skills needed to work in areas such as pediatric care, nursing homes and in hospitals. Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer and pneumonia are some of the conditions that require the care of a respiratory therapist.
The Respiratory Care Core Courses will be offered on the St. Augustine Campus with selected clinical experiences in health care
facilities within and around the tri-county service area of SJRCC. A student must earn a grade of "C" or above in all courses
required in the program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Respiratory Care program is a limited access program.
Students are selected based on a point system that is derived from prerequisite grades (see program page in college catalog) and the following:
Satisfactory scores on college placement tests or completion of all college preparatory courses;
Schedule and attend an interview with the respiratory care faculty and:
Completion of required prerequisite courses prior to the program application deadline.
Program subject to change.
CONTACT US:
(904) 808-7465
2009 Freshman Class
2009 Sophmore Class
STUDENT SELECTION Student selection is objective and based on the following point system: (MAXIMUM POSSIBLE POINTS 160)
1. 108 POSSIBLE POINTS AWARDED - Points tabulated from the prerequisite and other general education courses
identified in the degree requirements will contribute to the total points assigned to this category. A total of 27 semester
hours of credit are available for pointing consideration. The method of point calculation for this category is based on the
following formula:
(Letter Grade value X credits = Points assigned) Calculation example: Student achieves a letter grade (B) in ENC 1101
X (3 credits) = 9 points; A=4 points; B=3 points; C=2 points
2. 15 POINTS AWARDED - Residence in Clay, Putnam, or St. Johns counties, Florida. (Not required)
3. 15 POSSIBLE POINTS AWARDED - 5 points will be awarded if applicant has an AA/AS Degree; 10 points will be
awarded if applicant has a BA/BS Degree; 15 points will be awarded if applicant has a MA/MS Degree.
4. 16 POSSIBLE POINTS AWARDED - 2 points will be awarded for each prerequisite course (Maximum 10 points) and
other required general education courses (Maximum 6 points) taken at St. Johns River Community College.
5. 6 POSSIBLE POINTS AWARDED - Completion of HSC 1004 with a grade of C or better. Points will be awarded
according to the following scale: A=6, B=4, C=2
POST ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Following acceptance into the respiratory care program students must complete/attend the following: Failure to comply
with these requirements may result in administrative withdrawal from the respiratory care program.
1. All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver form for SJRCC to perform a criminal background check
and drug screen. Failure to provide this consent will render the applicant ineligible for admission to the
program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the criminal background check and
drug screen. Additional random and scheduled drug screening may be required at any time during the
program.
2. Have a physical examination verifying acceptable health status and completing all of the requirements for the .
respiratory care program. The medical requirements for the physical exam are documented on the form
provided to each student after admission to the respiratory care program.
3. Attend Respiratory Care orientation on the specified date.
PLACEMENT TESTING
First time college applicants who apply to enter an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree or a college credit certificate program must have taken a placement test prior to the completion of registration. Initial enrollment in English, humanities, or mathematics courses for any student requires placement scores no more than two years old.
The College accepts scores on the ACT, SAT, or Florida College Entry Level Placement Test (CPT) Form A, or any other state approved placement tests that are no more than two years old. These test results are used for placement, counseling, and transfer requirements for some upper division institutions, scholarship eligibility, and research.
Placement testing is available at the College for applicants who have not been previously tested or whose scores are no longer valid. Students may obtain information and application form from the Counseling Center.
NOTE: Any person having been arrested or convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation should contact:
The Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care, 4052 Bald Cypress Way; Bin C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
to determine eligibility of state licensure.
The St. Johns River Community College Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
Commission on Accreditation
for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
817-283-2835
