WIOA Program Information
Kankakee Community College
Program Information
Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree
This two year program puts equal emphasis on theory, clinical practice and the professional behavior expected of a respiratory therapist. The goal of the Respiratory Therapist program is to prepare graduates as competent advanced-level respiratory care therapists. Therapists provide care and treatment to patients suffering from breathing disorders. They may also be involved in diagnostic testing, clinical supervision, and decision making.
The 6-digit CIP code (if available): 510908
Yes
If yes, how many credit hours for program completion?
68.00
What is the curriculum code for this program (if one exists)?
ALHTH C23
64
1656.00
License
If Certification, License, or Registration, what is the name of the certifying, licensing, or registering body?
Illinois Dept. of Finance & Prof. Reg.
Respiratory Therapists
Full-Time Enrollment
Part-Time Enrollment
Classroom Instruction
Labs
Day Classes
Other(Specify)
Part-Time Enrollment
Classroom Instruction
Labs
Day Classes
Other(Specify)
Drug/Alcohol Screening
HS Diploma/GED
Physical Exam
Writing(Specify) - ASSET reading and writing score equal to or grater than 80 with a reading score no lower than 38.
Prerequisites(Specify) - High School Algebra or equivalent in the last five years
Other(Specify) - Criminal Background Check
Tuition
$11,832.00
Books
$2,236.00
Fees
$1,245.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)
$896.00
Total Cost:
$16,209.00
NOTE: If this is a community college program, the costs listed above are for those individuals who live in-district. Costs may be higher for out-of-district residents. Programs offered by proprietary schools have the same costs for all students.
Pell Grants
Other(Specify)
SEOG, IIA, MRS, IVG, ING, V.A. Programs, FWS
1996
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
Kankakee, IL 60901
Be admitted to KCC and see counselor for registration requirements. Complete Health Career Application. Have H.S. transcript or GED scores and college transcripts on file. Take ASSET test. Application procedures through KCC student services.