Respiratory Therapy A.A.S.

Admission Process

1. Student completes eligibility requirements for the program.
2. Complete and submit online application - available January 2024.
3. Coordinator receives supplemental application for the program.
4. Coordinator verifies that all requirements have been met.
5. Coordinator notifies student of acceptance into the program and date student can expect to begin classes.
6. Student attends orientation session prior to Fall semester.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Be admitted to MCC and declare intent to enter the RT program.
2. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 in eligibility requirement courses (see #5 for specific courses).
3. Demonstrate College level reading comprehension on the ACCUPLACER placement test within the last 5 years, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT, or a score of 27 on the reading portion of the SAT, within the last 5 years. A satisfactory grade in RDNG 030 or a grade of 2.0 in ACRD-090 or ACRD-091 within the last 5 years will also meet this requirement.
4. Demonstrate math proficiency by placing into MATH 130, or higher on the ACCUPLACER placement test within the last 5 years, or completion of MATH 118 or higher level course with a grade of 2.0 or higher. A minimum score of 590 on the math portion of the SAT or a minimum score of 25 on the math portion of the ACT within the last 5 years will also meet this requirement.
5. Complete AHLT 102, BIOL 101 or BIOL 156, BIOL 151, and BIOL 152 with a "C" or 2.0 grade or better.
6. Submit a current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card. The card must be the BLS Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association or the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross.
7. Complete a minimum of 4 hours of a "job shadowing" experience at an approved clinical affiliate. The program coordinator will schedule the appointment.
8. Complete and submit online application - available January 2024.
9. When student is notified of their admission to the programs current fall semester, they must have an acceptable criminal background check for the purpose of identifying any student who could not continue in the program due to a felony conviction (with the last 15 years) or misdemeanor conviction (within the last 1,3,5, or 10 years) in accordance with State statutes and laws. Students may be required to have additional checks prior to the start of the clinical sequence of the program at the request of specific clinical facilities. The cost of the criminal background check is the responsibility of the student. This requirement should be completed less than 6 months prior to the start of actual respiratory therapy courses which occurs during the first fall semester. The program coordinator will notify the student which fall semester the student may begin the program. A student who has a question about their criminal background status due to a possible felony or misdemeanor may want to submit an earlier request.