Respiratory Care (A.S.) (2244)

This is a Limited/Selective Access program.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Respiratory Care program’s mission is to prepare competent, confident, and caring Registered Respiratory Therapists for the northeast Florida healthcare community. The curriculum utilizes didactic, clinical, and high-fidelity simulation opportunities to expose students to the skills needed to care for patients with heart and lung disorders. Assessment will focus on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor realms to ensure students exceed employer expectations. The program will maintain accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, and allows graduates to attempt and possibly earn credentials in the field of respiratory care. The professional phase of the education makes simultaneous employment difficult due to clinical and course work demands. Students will be expected to lift up to 30 pounds frequently, be mobile, and have sufficient motor abilities to provide safe care.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

This program includes an Algebra Through Calculus math pathway. For additional information about Mathematics Pathways, please visit the Mathematics Pathways page.

The Florida State College at Jacksonville Respiratory Care program, CoARC #200223, Associate in Science degree, North Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.

Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program is based upon academic performance and other criteria. One cohort is admitted each fall semester. Please note that admission to the Respiratory Care program is competitive and not everyone who applies is accepted. To be considered, individuals must complete the following by the priority review deadline:

1. Complete an application to Florida State College at Jacksonville with Respiratory Care as the Program Plan.

2. Transcripts must be received from high school/GED® and any postsecondary education. They must be official and sealed directly from the awarding institution. Transcripts may be delivered electronically to studentrecords@fscj.edu or by mail to: FSCJ Admissions Office, P.O. Box 40515, Jacksonville, FL 32203-0515.

3. Complete the required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or higher.

4. Students must have a current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (HCP-BLS) card.

The top 24 ranked students will be offered a seat into the program.

These additional admission requirements are to be completed after acceptance into the program and before initial classes begin:

1. Prior to acceptance into the program, students must complete a background check and drug screen.

2. Students will also be required to complete and maintain immunizations/vaccinations as required of our clinical affiliates before placement into a clinical rotation.

Additional information will be provided at the program orientation after acceptance into the Respiratory Care program.

Note: Admissions preference is given to fully qualified candidates who have met all entrance criteria, including the satisfaction of prerequisite courses. Should seats remain available in the program cohort, applicants who fulfill admissions criteria prior to the start of the program will be considered next.

The priority review deadline is May 15 each year with classes starting in fall term.

(904) 646-2300 or hcic@fscj.edu.

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