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Winter quarter starts January 6. View the class schedule and enroll today for the best selection of classes.

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How to Get Started

Attend an Information Session

Senior faculty in the program present information sessions every two weeks.

These are respected professionals in the field of Respiratory Care. They represent a broad range of experience from high-level intensive care units, trauma centers, neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, specialty weaning centers, ground and air medical transport to floor care, pulmonary rehabilitation centers, home care, pulmonary function centers and polysomnography centers.
The faculty member presenting each information session will play a short video on an aspect of Respiratory Care they have worked in and talk about their own experiences.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the program and get information on how to complete prerequisites and apply to the program.

Come with questions and be prepared to learn about an exciting medical profession.

Attend an information session and learn about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care.

View Upcoming Information Sessions

Transcript Questions

If you have questions about courses you have taken please send an unofficial copy (scan or copy) of your transcripts to the Program Director.

Please include specific questions.

All answers provided would be unofficial until transcripts are evaluated by the college.

American Association for Respiratory Care

The Life and Breath video, located on the American Association for Respiratory Care website, describes the profession of respiratory care.

Watch the video for a general idea of what a career in respiratory care can be. You’ll hear from respiratory therapists working in the profession today and learn about all of the work settings and exciting jobs a respiratory therapist might have.

Then explore specialty areas of practice in the profession to learn even more about many exciting aspects of the job.

You will also find links to advancement opportunities, employment and financial outlook, what equipment do they use and where respiratory therapist’s work.