Respiratory Care
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care will offer the study of theory and techniques instrumental in diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. It will prepare the student to become a well-rounded professional and competent advanced respiratory therapist. The graduate will be eligible to take the National Board For Respiratory Care entry-level respiratory care practitioner examination to become a "Certified Respiratory Therapist" and the advanced level respiratory care practitioner examination to become a "Registered Respiratory Therapist." Successful completion of the program can lead to employment as a respiratory therapist in hospitals, clinics or home settings or branch off into research, sales, education or other career opportunities.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Comm. for Accreditation of Resp. Care
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Committee for Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Education Information
License
72 Weeks ( 907.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,027.00 |
| Books | $800.00 |
| Fees | $275.00 |
| Tests | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $150.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,752.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply for admission on-line to the college; take placement exam and/or submit official transcripts of all Colleges and Universities attended; meet program admission requirement. Submit 2 letters of recommendations, and personal statement.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - English 101, CHEM 121, Math 118, BIO 116 or BIO 226 & 227
- Other - Criminal Background Check, 2.5 GPA
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Respiratory Care
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care will offer the study of theory and techniques instrumental in diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. It will prepare the student to become a well-rounded professional and competent advanced respiratory therapist. The graduate will be eligible to take the National Board For Respiratory Care entry-level respiratory care practitioner examination to become a "Certified Respiratory Therapist" and the advanced level respiratory care practitioner examination to become a "Registered Respiratory Therapist." Successful completion of the program can lead to employment as a respiratory therapist in hospitals, clinics or home settings or branch off into research, sales, education or other career opportunities.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Comm. for Accreditation of Resp. Care
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Committee for Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Education Information
License
72 Weeks ( 907.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,027.00 |
| Books | $800.00 |
| Fees | $275.00 |
| Tests | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $150.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,752.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply for admission on-line to the college; take placement exam and/or submit official transcripts of all Colleges and Universities attended; meet program admission requirement. Submit 2 letters of recommendations, and personal statement.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - English 101, CHEM 121, Math 118, BIO 116 or BIO 226 & 227
- Other - Criminal Background Check, 2.5 GPA
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)