Respiratory Therapy, AS S1205

Degree requirements include reading competency. This requirement is met by attaining eligibility for READ 100 or by completing READ 90.  Complete the online Assessment Questionnaire (AQ) at https://www.mtsac.edu/assessment/aq/

Respiratory Therapy:  https://www.mtsac.edu/respiratory/

Application: https://prodapx.mtsac.edu/prodapex/f?p=127:LOGIN_DESKTOP

Prerequisites:

• ANAT 10A
• ANAT 10B
• CHEM 10
• MATH 51
• MEDI 90

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon entrance into the program and must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Please provide copy of diploma as proof of high school completion.
• All students will be required to complete a background check prior to entering the clinical education phase of the program.
• A physical examination, including specific immunizations, TB testing, and drug testing is required of all candidates prior to entering the clinical education phase of the program.
• These requirements are in accordance with Centers for Disease Control policy that insures that students are in good health and free from communicable disease and able to perform their training functions (CoARC Standard 5.08)
• All applicants are required to meet the Essential Functions for Success in the Respiratory Therapy Program as noted in the student handbook.  https://www.mtsac.edu/respiratory/pdf/RESD_Handbook_Updated_June2019.pdf

The Respiratory Therapy program accepts between 30-40 students annually and begins in the fall term.