RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Center Campus

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:  View Selective Admission for detailed information.

The respiratory care practitioner supports the physician in the care of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disease. A balanced program in general education and specialized courses enables the student to develop the technical competencies necessary to enter this paramedical specialty. Practical clinical experience is received in local area hospitals.

Respiratory Therapists in Michigan are required to pass the Certification Examination provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (www.NBRC.org) and to obtain a license issued by the State of Michigan (www.mi.gov/mdch).

Employment opportunities for qualified respiratory therapists are excellent. Administrative, educational, and clinical positions may be available to the registered Respiratory Therapist. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, Phone: 727.210.2350, Fax: 727.210.2354 on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244. CoARC's phone number is 817.283.2835 and fax number is 817.354.8519.

Additional expenses to be met by the student before entering RSPT-1260 include (1) a health and physical examination including testing for tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, (2) uniforms and supplies, (3) hospitalization insurance as neither the hospital nor the college insures the student against accidents or illnesses, and (4) a criminal background check and drug screen.

Special Admission Procedure for Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians: Students who have successfully completed the Certification Examination of the National Board for Respiratory Care for Entry-Level Respiratory Therapy Practitioners (CRT) may apply for admission to the Advance Standing program. A letter indicating your interest in this program must be submitted to the Program Coordinator prior to July 1. Students are admitted for the fall semester based upon the availability of clinical sites for internship. Information regarding this program and the admission procedure can be obtained by contacting the Program Coordinator at 586.286.2150 (Center Campus).

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 70 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

¹ BIOL-2710 or BIOL-2310 is to be taken prior to any RSPT course. BIOL-2710 is recommended for RSPT students but BIOL-2310 will be accepted.

 ² Competency in arithmetic and basic algebra is needed. Consider taking MATH-0050 if the pre-algebra section of your COMPASS test was less than 27.

NOTE:  ITML-1000 is recommended for students lacking basic computer skills.

B. Arts and Sciences Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

• Group II requirement is met by successfully completing BIOL-2710 and BIOL-2730 or BIOL-2400.
• Group V requirement is met by successfully completing any PHED-2000 or higher Wellness course. PHED-2070 is recommended for respiratory therapy students.  

Students in the Respiratory Therapy Program must achieve grade "C" or better in each course listed below for retention in the program.

Students in the Respiratory Therapy Program must achieve grade "Pass" in each course listed below for retention in the program.