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Respiratory Therapy Program (RCP) A45720
Admission Application
Respiratory Therapy Program (RCP)
Program Code A45720
Admission Application
Application Deadline: March 18, 2016
Program Start Date: August 15, 2016
http://www.cpcc.edu/health-human-services/respiratory-therapy
Program Overview
The respiratory therapist treats people with disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma, emphysema,
pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders, and trauma. They perform diagnostic testing, treatments, and management of
patients with heart and lung diseases. Students will master skills in patient assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary
diseases. These skills include life support, monitoring, drug administration, and treatment of patients of all ages in a variety
of settings.
While on the job, the respiratory therapist will diagnose lung and breathing disorders and recommend treatment methods.
They will interview patients and perform chest exams. Managing ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who
can’t breathe normally on their own is also a primary responsibility of these professionals. The respiratory therapist may
play a prominent role in responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care in the emergency room.
Our Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The Certified
Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required to obtain state licenses and practice as respiratory therapists. This is
obtained by passing the National Board for Respiratory Care certification examination. Upon graduation from an accredited
program, CRTs are also eligible to sit for the two-part advanced practitioner registration examination and achieve the
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Other credentialing specialty examinations such as neonatal/pediatric
specialty and registered pulmonary function technician are also available.
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Respiratory Therapy Program (RCP) A45720
Admission Application
Admissions Process
(All buildings listed below can be located on the Central Campus map.)
CPCC College Admission

Attend a Respiratory Therapy (RCP) Program Information Session at CPCC.
The RCP program hosts information sessions for students interested in a detailed description of the program and
the admission process. Dates and locations of these sessions will be posted on the CPCC Respiratory Therapy
program website.
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Complete the CPCC College Admission Application.
If not currently enrolled at CPCC, go to the Student Success Center in the Central High Building, and complete
an application to the college or submit an online application. Designate Respiratory Therapy as the program of
interest. If you are a current student see Admissions to change your program of study. (A55280R)

Meet with a college counselor.

Request an official copy of your high school and college transcripts be sent to CPCC Student Records, PO Box 35009,
Charlotte, NC 28235-5009.
Transcripts are processed in the order of which they are received. Please allow up to four weeks for processing.
You will be notified to your CPCC student email when the evaluation is completed.
Required Testing
1.
2.
All applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V. You will need to schedule an
appointment online at the CPCC Testing Center website. As space is limited, please be sure to schedule your online
appointment early. A copy of your TEAS test results MUST be attached to the application.
 Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program is competitive and is determined by the TEAS results (pg.3).
 A study guide for the TEAS is available at www.atitesting.com.
All applicants should speak to an academic advisor regarding the need to take the required English and Math tests
at a CPCC Testing Center. Students with college credit for English and Algebra may be exempt from the English and
Math Placement tests as determined by the CPCC Transcript Evaluator. If required, the student must meet with an
academic advisor to review placement test scores.
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Admission Application
Respiratory Therapy Program Application Form
Student Identification
Complete shaded areas with all information currently available.
First Name
Last Name
CPCC Student ID
Street/Apt
City
State
NC
ZIP
Home Phone
Cell Phone
CPCC Email
Are you currently applying to another
health program at CPCC?
No
Scores
Record TEAS scores below.
Points
Earned
0.00
Points
Possible
(10)
0.00
(10)
Adjusted Individualized Score
0.00
(10)
Total
0.00
(30)
Item
Reading Score
TEAS Test
Scores
Math Score
(each score is multiplied by 0.1 to determine
points earned)
Essential Functions
I certify that I read the Essential Functions document.
(Type initials into box at the right)
Reset
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This will erase all of your entries in this form.
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Program Admission
1.
Submit a completed Respiratory Therapy Program application above and related documentation on or before March 18,
2016. (see page 4 for documentation required and directions on how to submit).
2.
Twenty-five students are admitted into the program each fall. There is no minimum requirement of students, but students
are ranked according to the points earned.
3.
Acceptance letters are sent out after March 28, 2016. Accepted students will then be required to attend a mandatory
orientation meeting to discuss additional requirements for admitted students.
4.
Accepted students will have to complete the following courses in the timeframe stated with a grade of C or better
 BIO 163 by the end of the first fall semester (by the end of Fall 2016)
 MED 120 or MED 121 before the second fall semester (by Fall 2017)
 MAT 143 before the second fall semester (by Fall 2017)
 The full program curriculum can be found on the program website.
5.
Upon acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program, in order to participate in clinical education experiences at health
care facilities students are required to:
 Submit results of a North Carolina and/or national criminal background check at their own expense.
 Students must also complete a medical exam, drug screen, provide record of immunizations, show proof of medical
insurance and carry CPCC’s accident insurance.

A drug screen will be required each fall semester while enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program.
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Admission Application
Application Submission
Check Your Application for Completion
1. Type all information on the Program Application Form (page 3) and print.
2. Secure the following documents to the application:
a. Official TEAS score from the Testing Center
b. Copies of unofficial college transcripts
.
Submit the Completed Application
Submit on or before the deadline date as follows:

Drop Box
Deposit in the labeled drop box located on the third floor of the Health
Careers building on the Central Campus, Room# 3545 (across from the
elevators)
Or

Mail to:
Or

E-Mail:
Patricia Holevas, Admissions Specialist
Attn: Respiratory Therapy
CPCC Central Campus, Belk/Health Careers Building
PO Box 35009
Charlotte, NC 28235-5009
Patricia Holevas, Admissions Specialist
[email protected]
If emailing, be sure to include application document and
electronic/scanned copies of all additional documents as an
attachment to your email.
Questions About the Admissions Process?
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Contact Patricia Holevas, Admissions Specialist, at [email protected]
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