2244 - Respiratory Care (A.S.)

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.

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.

To meet minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance to the Respiratory Care program, students must:

1. Complete a Respiratory Care application packet.

2. Applicants must document all eligibility requirements:

   1. Current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (HCP-BLS) card.

   2. Completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher.

3. Students will be ranked according to the quality points. (Contact the RC Office for additional information.)

The top 24 ranked students will be notified by their FSCJ student email of their acceptance into the program. Orientation and registration information will also be provided to those who accept their seat in the program. Those who fail to contact our office upon notification of acceptance will forfeit their placement in the program. In case of forfeiture, the next highest ranked student will be notified of acceptance.

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 application deadline is May 15 each year with classes starting in fall term.

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