Students applying to Broward College (BC) from other respiratory programs are accepted according to the following criteria;
- The student must be in good standing with the program they are coming from. (No failed classes)
- Apply to BC. As part of the application process, the college will request transcripts from previous colleges.
- The student can then take any prerequisite courses not already completed
(Minimum acceptance GPA in prerequisite courses is 2.5)
Prerequisite courses are listed on the attached program sheet - The student will be ranked for admission selection according to their GPA from their prerequisite courses
- Admission selection occurs during the months of May and June
- Upon acceptance into the respiratory program, the student will be given a challenge exam to determine placement into the BC Respiratory Courses
The exam has three portions:
- Written Exam: This exam will test the applicant's current level of knowledge.
The exam will consist of course content based on the courses already completed from a previous program. - Laboratory Practicum: A 2 hour practicum will evaluate the applicants knowledge and comfort with
mechanical ventilation and respiratory equipment - Clinical Practicum: Two days are spent in the clinic to evaluate the applicant's level of experience in the clinical setting
