1.  Are there any pre requisites to the program?

Pre-requisite Courses

• • Along with the prerequisite courses listed below there are four “continuing education courses” that must be completed prior to the start of the program in August:
  • CAE 0299 CPR /BLS (American Heart Association) 8 clock hours, CAE 0382 HIV/AIDS 4 clock hours,
  • CAE 0474 Domestic Violence 2 clock hours, CAE 0476 TB/OSHA/Hepatitis 6 clock hours
  • Completion of a day of shadowing is also required before admission – arranged by the Program Manager.
  • ENC 1101 Composition I 3
  • BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
  • BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
  • CHM 1032 Chemistry for Health Sciences 3
  • MTB 1310 Applied Mathematics or                            
  • MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra 3
  • Total Term Semester Hours 13

2.  When does the program start?

Once a year in August

3.  Where and when are classes held?

The program is offered in Building 41 on North Campus.

4.  What is the cost of the program?

• • Non-resident tuition $ 37040.88
  • In-state resident tuition $6821.00
  • Lab fees$ 30.00
  • BC application fee $35.00
  • Respiratory Care   application fee $20.00
  • Background check $70.00                                                                        
  • Drug screening $29.00
  • Accident insurance yearly $9.95                                                                 
  • Liability insurance yearly $12.00                                                                  
  • Health History Form-payable to student’s provider approx. $250.00                                          
  • Misc. supplies~$100.00
  • Uniform $35.00                                                                  
  • Books $489.33
  • Graduation fee $7.00

5. Are there any other requirements to obtain work?

Yes.  After graduating from the program, you must pass the national exams (Either CRT and/or RRT) and then apply to the state of Florida for a license.

6. Is financial aid available?

Please contact Hillary Fox, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at 954-201-7619   hfox@broward.edu

7. How long is the program?

2 years

8. Are there part time classes?

There are no part time classes

9. What type of degree will I receive upon graduation?

Associate of Science Degree

10. Are there college credits for Respiratory Therapy

Yes.

11. What is the dress code?

Hospital clinical rotations require scrubs, lab coat and white sneakers

12. Is there help with learning the material?

Tutoring sessions are conducted weekly and learning software is available in the Learning Resource Center.

13. If I must leave the program, will I be able to return?

You must return within one year.  Otherwise, you must start over as a new student.

14. Is there job placement available?

The college will assist in your job search, but cannot guarantee employment.  There are many employers who contact the program manager and advertise locally about employment opportunities.

15. Are there any professional associations for Respiratory Therapy?

Yes. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and the Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).