Respiratory Care (AAS)-NU600
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/8/2024
Program Description
The Respiratory Care program prepares students to become registered respiratory therapists (RRT). Respiratory Therapy is a specialized health care field where practitioners are trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease. Graduates of this program are able to sit for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT exams. The program is 70 credit hours which includes 4 pre-requisite courses ( English 101, Biology 149, 250 and 251) and 17 core courses in the respiratory therapy curriculum. There are also 4 non-paid clinical rotations at clinical sites within Will County. The program application is available via the JJC website annually in the month of March and 25 students are selected to begin each fall in a full-time cohort model. Courses for the program are held Monday-Thursday during the day time hours.
Established in 2023
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 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBRC
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: CoArc
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
72 Weeks ( 615.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $18,565.00 |
| Books | $4,641.00 |
| Fees | $120.00 |
| Tests | $390.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $24,016.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For more information please visit www.jjc.edu
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - English and Biology Courses
- Other - Placement and TEAS Testing
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)-NU600
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/8/2024
Program Description
The Respiratory Care program prepares students to become registered respiratory therapists (RRT). Respiratory Therapy is a specialized health care field where practitioners are trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease. Graduates of this program are able to sit for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT exams. The program is 70 credit hours which includes 4 pre-requisite courses ( English 101, Biology 149, 250 and 251) and 17 core courses in the respiratory therapy curriculum. There are also 4 non-paid clinical rotations at clinical sites within Will County. The program application is available via the JJC website annually in the month of March and 25 students are selected to begin each fall in a full-time cohort model. Courses for the program are held Monday-Thursday during the day time hours.
Established in 2023
CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBRC
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: CoArc
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
72 Weeks ( 615.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $18,565.00 |
| Books | $4,641.00 |
| Fees | $120.00 |
| Tests | $390.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $24,016.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For more information please visit www.jjc.edu
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - English and Biology Courses
- Other - Placement and TEAS Testing
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)