Respiratory Care

Campus Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Respiratory Care is a program taught at Tyler Junior College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two-year program) options.

Respiratory Care at Tyler Junior College is a two-year program that prepares you to evaluate and treat people with heart, circulation, and lung disorders and injuries. The curriculum is designed to prepare you for work as a respiratory therapist, with instruction that includes prerequisite courses and then lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes.

The program includes one semester of prerequisite courses and four semesters of lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes. Graduates receive an associate of applied science degree and are eligible to apply for the Therapist-Multiple Choice (TMC) examination through the national board for respiratory care. Eligibility for the Clinical Simulation Exam and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential depends on exam outcomes.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Respiratory Care at Tyler Junior College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Tyler Junior College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Tyler Junior College as pre-requiste for admission in Respiratory Care.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

TJC is an open admissions college; however, enrollment in this program is limited. All prerequisite courses should be completed before selection for enrollment into the Respiratory Care program can be made.

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://tjc.edu/programs/respiratory-care/

More Information

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.