Respiratory Therapy Program Information
Respiratory Therapy is a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited advanced practice two-year program that prepares students to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing disorder and cardiopulmonary abnormalities. Most therapists participate in three phases of patient care: diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. For more information about the profession click here.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
Students are admitted into the program once a year only, each Fall semester. Respiratory Therapy application forms are available through the links below. Applicants who have previously applied, and wish to reapply, must resubmit their application. Approximately 25 students are admitted to the program each year. Selection is based on criteria approved by the Skyline College Administration and consistent with state regulations (see application instructions). For further information on the Respiratory Therapy Program, please call (650) 738-4457. Full-time registration is required, and all courses must be taken in sequence. Credit may be given for previous coursework. A minimum grade of C is required in all coursework.
An Associate Degree is required to take the Respiratory Care Practitioner Exam administered by the California Respiratory Care Board. To determine specific General Education requirements, applicants are encouraged to contact the Counseling Department. Admission to the Respiratory Therapy
The program requires the following minimum entrance requirements:
Have completed with a “C” or better or are in the process of completing the following:
1. Algebra - Math 110 or 112 or equivalent
2. Chemistry (with lab) – CHEM 192 410 or equivalent
3. Human Anatomy (with lab) – BIO 250 or equivalent
4. Medical Terminology – HSCI 484 or BUS 485 or equivalent
5. Eligibility for Skyline College ENGL 836 or equivalent
Note: It is recommended that these courses have been completed within 5 years upon application of the program. High school coursework cannot be accepted to meet prerequisite requirements.
The Respiratory Therapy Program will be hosting an Open House on
Monday, January 30, 2012 5:30 - 7:00pm Lab room 7215
Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:30 - 7:00pm Lab room 7215
Respiratory Therapy Program Application Process
The application period is now open and will close May 1, 2012.
Read the instructions carefully and submit the required documents
-forms are in pdf format and are interactive-
* NOTE: If you had applied last year and were not accepted and you wish to reapply, click HERE for additional information.
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Required Abilities Qualifications
Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Services
Respiratory Care Practitioner Workforce Study
Conducted by California Respiratory Care Board
Respiratory Care in California: Education's Response to Workforce Shortages (2008)
Conducted by the Center for Health Care Professions (University of California San Francisco)
Skyline College Website Respiratory Therapy Webpage