Respiratory Care - Application Information
- 2009 RC Application Packet * (.pdf) This is informational only, the 2010 Application will be posted soon.
NOTE: The application was updated on 11/18/08 with a 2.5 GPA requirement.
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General Information regarding admission:
- The Respiratory Care program accepts 30 students each year and is open to Oregon Residents only. If you are an out of state resident, you must establish residency before applying to the program.
- Only completed applications will be accepted.
- The college will mail notification of acceptance to all qualified applicants within 60 days after the deadline date.
- Applicants entry in Fall 2010 will be evaluated by a point allocation system that includes academic and nonacademic attributes.
- For a look at the entire curriculum for Respiratory Care, view the online catalog information.
Prerequisite Requirements
- Most applicants take college course work for one to one and one half years to fulfill entrance requirements.
- Academic planning and careful work with the (department counselor) can assist applicants in preparing applications which will be competitive.
- These following classes are required prior to beginning the first year in the program:
- Application Requirements In order to apply for Fall 2010 entry all applicants must complete the following minimum prerequisites as indicated below. Other Fall specialized program requirements will be described in acceptance materials.
- Math 95 (5 credits), or higher (4 or more credits) graded C- or better. For students applying for Fall 2010 entry
- Chemistry 112*,S and Biology 112*,S (3 credits each), or 100-level or higher college chemistry S course (5 credits or more) pass/no pass option okay, or grade equal to C- or better
- BI 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 credits) Graded – “C-“ or better
- HO 100 Medical Terminology 1, (3 credits) pass/no pass option okay, or grade equal to C- or better
- WR 121 English Composition: Exposition and Intro to Argument *,W (4 credits) pass/no pass option okay, or grade equal to C- or better
- First Day Enrollment Requirements completed prior to enrolling in fall term program courses:
- BI 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 credits) (Graded – “C-“ or better)
Program Expenses
THE FOLLOWING COSTS REFLECT ESTIMATES ONLY. Changes in textbooks, lab fees, tuition rates, student body fees and equipment requirements may alter the true costs of the program. Estimates include costs associated with all courses in the program.
| Tuition : 101 credits @ $81.00/credit (Residents of Oregon) | $8181.00 |
| Differential Program Fee First Year (3 terms) | $1459.00 |
| Differential Program Fee Second Year (4 terms) | $2959.00 |
| Lab Fees | $90.00 |
| Student Activity Fees: ($45.25/term) | $317.00 |
| Technology Fees: ($5/credit) |
$505.00 |
| Transportation Fee ($26/term) | $182.00 |
| Uniforms (2 Scrub Uniforms, proper shoes, ID Badge) | $180.00 |
| Equipment (Stethoscope, watch w/sweep hand) | $100.00 |
| Textbooks | $1000.00 |
| Personal Health Insurance – Required | |
| Criminal background check / Drug Screen – Required (fee TBA) Fees are subject to change without notice. |
A physical examination and immunizations are required for the program. Student health insurance is required through the duration of the academic program. Costs related to transportation, childcare, post-graduate credentialing and State Licensure are not included in this estimate
Costs related to completion of pre-requisites are not included. See the Enrollment Services website for 1st Time Credit Enrollment Fee at
http://www.lanecc.edu/es/feesandexpenses.html. Licensure and post-graduate credentialing can cost up to $740 depending on the level of credentialing and State Licensure Fees. For further information related to licensure process or fees in Oregon, contact: Oregon Health Licensing Agency, Respiratory Therapist Licensing Board (503) 378-8667. For further information related to credentialing, examination process or fees contact: the National Board for Respiratory Care (913) 599-4200, or email at: www.nbrc.org