Respiratory Care AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This program prepares eligible students to provide entry-level and advanced-level management of respiratory care to patients primarily seen in hospitals, intensive care units, emergency rooms and diagnostic laboratories. Classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction train the student in diagnostic, therapeutic, technologic and administrative arts as applied to the critically ill adult, neonatal and pediatric patient.
Established in 1996
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ILDFPR
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
120 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,728.00 |
| Books | $1,094.00 |
| Fees | $1,431.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $504.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,757.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Science admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - College level Science (except BIO 1110). General Education Courses
- Other - Criminal Backgroud Check and Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Respiratory Care AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This program prepares eligible students to provide entry-level and advanced-level management of respiratory care to patients primarily seen in hospitals, intensive care units, emergency rooms and diagnostic laboratories. Classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction train the student in diagnostic, therapeutic, technologic and administrative arts as applied to the critically ill adult, neonatal and pediatric patient.
Established in 1996
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ILDFPR
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
120 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,728.00 |
| Books | $1,094.00 |
| Fees | $1,431.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $504.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,757.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Science admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - College level Science (except BIO 1110). General Education Courses
- Other - Criminal Backgroud Check and Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)