Because of the variation in curriculum from one program to the next, it is recommended that the student finish the respiratory care program where they originally attended. Transferring to another school may require a longer period of time to complete all of the respiratory courses.
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
