Admission Process - Respiratory Therapy

Application Schedule

The application process for the Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy (ASRT) program will begin on October 1st and ends on March 1st. Applications will NOT be accepted after March 1st, and all required documents must be submitted by that date. Student interviews will take place 2-3 weeks after the application deadline, with acceptance letters sent out in early April.

Students must complete the following items to be considered:

• Prospective Student Assignment
• Respiratory Therapy Application
• Application Reference Form (recommended) 
• Face to face interview is required before acceptance can be determined

 A Background Check and Drug Screen are required for this program.

Students are encouraged to complete the following courses with a “C” grade or better before the Fall start:

• Introduction to Pathology (HO 0208)
• Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BIOL 2227/L or BIOL 3301/L)
• Anatomy & Physiology 2 (BIOL 2228/L or BIOL 3301/L)
• Introduction to General Chemistry or General Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1101 or CHEM 1111/L); or Nutrition (NTD 2239)
• Principles of Speech (COMM 1101)
• English Composition (ENGL 1101)
• Medical Terminology (HO 0106, HCA 2210, or HE 2210)
• Introduction of Psychology, Sociology, or Social Problems (PSYC 1101, SOC 1101, or SOC 1102)

Please note: There are additional General Education Objective requirements to complete the Associate of Science degree. If you have questions, contact Student Services regarding the prerequisites or General Education Objectives at (208) 282-2622.