Respiratory Care Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/21/2024
Program Description
The Respiratory Care program prepares graduates to complete national board exams and enter into the allied health discipline of respiratory therapy. Respiratory therapists provide diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and education to patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary illness or injury.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1771.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $16,422.00 |
| Books | $2,308.00 |
| Fees | $2,011.00 |
| Tests | $440.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,481.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete the online orientation, apply as a degree-seeking student and be accepted to the college, submit transcripts, meet with an academic success advisor for health professions.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - See provider website
- Reading - See provider website
- Language - Placement out of ENG 099
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Respiratory Care Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/21/2024
Program Description
The Respiratory Care program prepares graduates to complete national board exams and enter into the allied health discipline of respiratory therapy. Respiratory therapists provide diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and education to patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary illness or injury.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1771.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $16,422.00 |
| Books | $2,308.00 |
| Fees | $2,011.00 |
| Tests | $440.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,481.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete the online orientation, apply as a degree-seeking student and be accepted to the college, submit transcripts, meet with an academic success advisor for health professions.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - See provider website
- Reading - See provider website
- Language - Placement out of ENG 099
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction