College of Arts and Sciences

Respiratory Technician to A.S. in Respiratory Care Hospital-Based Program Articulation

The Respiratory Technician to A.S. in Respiratory Care articulation prepares hospital-trained respiratory technicians to assume respiratory care positions in hospitals and clinics.

Respiratory Technicians who have completed an entire AMA-approved hospital-based respiratory technician certificate program may apply to enter this program. Evidence of successful completion of the entry level Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination and date of certification must be submitted at application. An official grade transcript, course descriptions, and documentation of current respiratory care skill from their health care employer must be submitted for evaluation. Each applicant’s previous training curriculum will be evaluated by the respiratory care program faculty and other appropriate discipline faculty. A maximum of 32 credit hours will be awarded according to the schedule below for the hospital training. Fewer hours may be awarded depending upon the student’s program.