Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2024
Program Description
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.
Established in 1996
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Dept. of Finance & Prof. Reg.
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Committee On Accreditation For Respiratory Care
Education Information
License
64 Weeks ( 1656.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| 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 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- SEOG, IIA, MRS, IVG, ING, V.A. Programs, FWS
Application Procedure
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.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - ASSET reading and writing score equal to or grater than 80 with a reading score no lower than 38.
- Prerequisites - High School Algebra or equivalent in the last five years
- Other - Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2024
Program Description
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.
Established in 1996
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Dept. of Finance & Prof. Reg.
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Committee On Accreditation For Respiratory Care
Education Information
License
64 Weeks ( 1656.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| 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 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- SEOG, IIA, MRS, IVG, ING, V.A. Programs, FWS
Application Procedure
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.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - ASSET reading and writing score equal to or grater than 80 with a reading score no lower than 38.
- Prerequisites - High School Algebra or equivalent in the last five years
- Other - Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)