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PROCEDURE: REQUIREMENTS OF
THE RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM
LEGAL
AUTHORITY
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P6Hx23-4.61 PROCEDURE: REQUIREMENTS OF THE RESPIRATORY CARE
PROGRAM
I.
Progression Requirements:
Eligibility to start the first specialty course in the program is based
upon the following minimum requirements.
II.
A.
Requirements for Health Related Programs (6Hx23-4.53) apply
to the Respiratory Care Program.
B.
Prior to enrolling in the first specialty course each student must
have a physical examination by a licensed physician or
advanced RN practitioner verifying satisfactory health status.
This must include all immunizations, tests, and health
verification as specified within contractual agreements with
affiliating agencies. This may be required on an annual basis at
the discretion of the program director of the health-related
program to which the student has been admitted.
C.
Students transferring from another respiratory care program
must be in good standing in such program (Exceptions will be
handled by the Provost’s Office at the Health Education
Center).
D.
Completion of twelve (12) credits in general education or
support courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to
include BSC 2085, BSC 2085L, BSC 2086, BCS 2086L with a
grade of “C” or better and satisfactory completion of the
computer literacy requirement.
E.
Students who have been dismissed twice for academic failure
of any combination of Respiratory Care Program courses, RET
prefix, will be unable to return to the program.
For the transitional program for respiratory technicians or students
having prior experience or education in respiratory therapy, the
minimum requirements for application and admission are as follows:
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PROCEDURE: REQUIREMENTS OF
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IV.
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A.
Completion of I. A., B., C. & D.
B.
Respiratory technicians certified by the National Board for
Respiratory Care must submit a notarized copy of their
certification.
For the Paramedic/EMS transitional program, the minimum
requirements for application and admission are as follows:
A.
Completion of I. A., B., C. & D.
B.
Submission of current Florida paramedic certificate.
Special Progress Requirements
In order to enroll in any course within the major with prerequisites, a
grade of "C" or better must have been earned in all prerequisite
Respiratory Care courses.
V.
History:
In addition to SPC graduation requirements, students must meet
these special graduation requirements:
A.
A grade of "C" or better in each designated specialty course in
this program.
B.
Satisfactory completion of an end of program competency
assessment examination.
8/21/12. Adopted – 8/21/12. Effective – 8/21/12; 9/21/16. Filed –
9/21/16. Effective – 9/21/16.
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