Respiratory Care (ARSP)

The Respiratory Care program prepares an individual to perform the staff responsibilities of the respiratory care profession. General education courses and respiratory care courses which include supervised clinical experience in area hospitals make up the building blocks of this exciting curriculum. All respiratory care courses are taught at the Knox County campus.

Along with the general entrance requirements of the Allied Health Sciences programs, the applicants for Respiratory Care must also:

1. Obtain a GPA of 2.75 or greater in the in the general education courses required in the Respiratory Care curriculum.
2. Complete BIOL 2010 Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of "C" or better.
3. Obtain a “C” or better in each required science course.
4. Only respiratory care courses which were completed within three years prior to applying for admission or readmission will be considered for transfer. Science courses more than ten (10)years old will not be considered.

Students that have been admitted into the program must attend an orientation to the Respiratory Care program prior to the first day of class. Students must submit physical examination forms at this time. Students who fail to attend orientation or submit physical examination forms and CPR certification may be dropped from the program. Proof of CPR certification must be submitted prior to beginning RESP 1420.

All students must pass a mock written registry to graduate from RSCC. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the credentialing examinations offered by the National Board of Respiratory Care. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

These classes may be taken prior to being accepted into the program.

Students pursuing this option will be advised by the Allied Health Sciences Division.

Program Application Deadline: May 15

This program is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce upon graduation.  Students intending to transfer to a baccalaureate program are advised that they should check with their academic advisor and the four-year institution regarding specific transfer of courses.

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