Respiratory Care Application

If you are not already a student, begin by applying for admission. 

If you are a current credit student at Lane and have an L Number, start your application and select "I have completed program requirements and am applying to a special admission program."

If you previously attended Lane as a credit student but have not taken courses for four terms, you will need to re-apply to update your account.

Meet with a Health Professions academic advisor or email HPAdvising@lanecc.edu to discuss course options.

In order to apply for the Respiratory Care Program, you must complete the following prerequisite courses before the program starts in fall:

Part A: Prerequisite Courses (Required)

Writing (4 credits): 

• WR 121Z Composition 1

Mathematics (4 credits):

• MTH 065 – Elementary Algebra or higher math (4 Credits) or higher

Medical Terminology (3 credits)

• HP 100 Medical Terminology 1

Anatomy and Physiology (12 credits total)

• BI 231Z Anatomy And Physiology 1 (4 Credits)
• BI 232Z Anatomy And Physiology 2 (4 Credits)
• BI 233Z Anatomy And Physiology 3 (4 Credits)- You maybe in progress with this course at time of application, must be completed prior to Fall 2026

Part B: Preferred Courses (Not Required)

Preferred Courses

• CH 112Z Chemistry for Health Occupations
• Any 200 level Chemistry Courses
• FN 225 Nutrition
• FLS 214 Physical Exercise and Healthy Aging 
• HE 240 Holistic Health 
• HE 250 Personal Health 
• HE 275 Lifetime Health and Fitness 
• HUM 240 Medical and Health Humanities 
• Any Effective Learning (EL) course 
• HDFS 226 Child Development
• HDFS 227 Children Under Stress 
• HDFS 228 Young Children with Special Needs
• COMM 105 Listening and Critical Thinking 
• COMM 115 Introduction to Intercultural Communication 
• COMM 218Z Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 220 Communication, Gender and Culture 
• COMM 296 Communication in Healthcare Settings 
• Any Psychology Course (PSY)
• HP 150 Human Body Systems 1

Have courses from another college?

Submit Non-Lane Official Transcripts to Enrollment Services:

• All courses from other colleges used as prerequisites must be recorded on your official transcript. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and order transcripts prior to the application deadline.
• Transcripts should be sent to and received by Lane Enrollment Services by the application close date. Submit non-Lane Transcripts.

Request Course Equivalency Evaluation (if needed):

• Courses taken at other colleges may be eligible to use on your application.
• Go to the Enrollment Services website on Transferring Credits and use the “Transfer Tool.”

If courses do not appear as equivalent, email: HPAdvising@lanecc.edu.

• All prerequisite courses must be completed and appear on your Lane transcript or submitted official non- Lane transcripts prior to fall entry.
• Note all applicable classes and credits carefully. Do not leave course, school, term, or number credits information blank. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Credit will not be given if you do not enter course information even if it’s on your transcript.
• Upload each required or supplemental form into the portal prior to submitting the application.
• Make sure to click on the final "Submit" button after you review your application.

• Sign and return of all forms and necessary materials sent by email to you after you have confirmed your program acceptance.
• Attend the mandatory General Orientation to discuss program expectations. (TBD date, likely in August) 
• Be ready to attend class in fall!