Respiratory Care - Enrollment Requirements

This degree program requires a special program application. 

The following basic requirements must be fulfilled (with grades posted) before students may begin the application process.

• Reading assessment test score of 90 or completion of REA 112
• Math assessment at the level of MAT 151 or higher or complete MAT 122 with at least a grade of C
• WRT 101 with a grade of C or better
• BIO 160IN with a grade of C or better
• CHM 130/130LB/130IN with a grade of C or better, or Chemistry assessment score of 19 or higher
• Completion of the Respiratory Therapy application

Once these requirements are complete:

• Request an application to the Respiratory Care - AAS program.

To participate in the clinical portion of the program, the students must:

1. Obtain an Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
2. Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.
3. Be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The respiratory care experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.
4. Present proof of immunization or immunity for MMR/Varicella/Hep-B.
5. Show proof of negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray for TB
6. Maintain health insurance and a CPR card at the Health Care Provider Level throughout the program