Respiratory Care San Angelo

http://www.coarc.com – Program number 200442

The purpose of the Respiratory Care Program at Howard College is to provide for the education of students in respiratory therapy and provide learning opportunities that are innovative and educationally sound.  We serve a 13 county area ranging from Lamesa to Junction.  The program and the college are committed to personal development of each student in the field of respiratory therapy so that he or she will be able to serve the community as a competent staff respiratory therapist.

The goal of the respiratory care program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

http://www.coarc.com – Program number 200442

Admission Criteria & Course Requirements (prior to application submission)

• Apply to Howard College
  • Complete the application process and meet all general admission requirements
  • Click here to complete application requirements for Howard College
• Students must be in good status with Howard College or transfer institutions (Academic and Disciplinary)
• View the Howard College Health Professions Orientation video, posted on the Health Professions San Angelo homepage. Completion is mandatory for all applicants to San Angelo Health Professions programs.
• Course Requirements
  • Applicants must successfully complete the required prerequisite courses with a final grade of “C” or above by the application deadline:
    • BIOL 2101/2301 – Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture & Lab)
    • BIOL 2102/2302 – Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture & Lab)
• MATH 1314 – College Algebra OR MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics OR MATH 1342– Elementary Statistical Methods

Note:   Students are required to complete additional courses for program completion. Due to the intensive nature of the program, students are encouraged to complete as many of these courses as possible prior to application. Students should note that course timing may impact financial aid eligibility while enrolled in program classes.

• Successfully complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS)
  • Students are responsible for registering and paying for the exam through the ATI website (www.atitesting.com).
  • The TEAS testing schedule is available on the Howard College website at howardcollege.edu; for additional information, students may contact the Testing Coordinator at (325) 481-8300.
  • The TEAS exam may be taken once per month, with a maximum of three (3) attempts per admission cycle, and must be proctored at an approved testing facility; online or at-home proctored exams will not be accepted.
  • TEAS scores older than five (5) years will not be accepted.
  • Submit your TEAS Individual Performance Profile with your full name clearly visible.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check. (Completed at time of application through CastleBranch)

Application Process

• Submit a completed Health Professions Application for the desired program online, along with unofficial transcripts from each college/university attended. (Incomplete applications will not be prioritized for review)
  • Fall Semester Application Deadline: June 5^th

• Immunization Compliant
  • Hepatitis B (2 or 3 shot series OR a positive titer)
  • MMR (2 shot series OR a positive titer)
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis – one shot within the last 10 years)
  • Varicella (2 shot series OR a positive titer).
  • Tuberculosis Screening test (required annually)
  • Influenza (required seasonally)

Requirements After Acceptance

• Successfully take and pass the approved American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers class.
• Pass a ten-panel drug test (prior to beginning clinical rotations—due date provided).
• Provide documented proof of health insurance.
• Pass a physical exam (form to be completed will be provided).
• Provide documentation of all immunizations (or exemption if accepted by clinical facilities)

http://www.coarc.com – Program number 200442

To see our outcomes please click on this link:
https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/.

CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes-based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.

http://www.coarc.com – Program number 200442

These expenses in addition to tuition and fees are approximate only and are subject to change.

Cost information, Tuition, and Fees for each semester can be found in the Howard College Catalog.

Fees Associated with Admission:

• Immunizations – Variable
• Background Check –Variable
• TEAS AH ($80-$100)

In addition to tuition/fees assessed from the college, the following approximate additional fees are the responsibility of the student and are subject to change:

• Basic Life Support Class for Health Care Providers (CPR) – $56 depending on where you take it.
• Physical Exam – Variable depending on health insurance
• 10-Panel Drug Test through Castle Branch –Variable
• Health Insurance – Variable
• TB Test (PPD) – Variable depending on health insurance
• Flu Shot –Variable
• Clinical Travel Expenses – Variable

Uniforms:

• Scrubs – red top / black pants – $60 each set (each student will need at least 2 sets of scrubs) (variable)
• Lab coats are optional – $40 (variable)
• Program Patch – $6

Textbooks: (prices are variable)

• Fall Semester – $463
• Spring Semester – $82
• Summer Semester – No Additional
• Fall Semester (second year) – $375
• Spring Semester (second year) – No Additional

Licensing Expenses during Final Semester:

• Texas Medical Board Application and Certification Fee – $80
• Fingerprinting – $40

http://www.coarc.com – Program number 200442

For more information on the program, please contact: 

Lauri Kirgis, RRT, B.A.T.
Respiratory Care Program Chair
(325) 481-8371, ext. 3431
lkirgis@howardcollege.edu

Kara Samaniego, BSRT, RRT
Director of Clinical Education
(325) 481-8371, ext. 3414
ksamaniego@howardcollege.edu

Kelli Rowe
Health Professions Assistant
(325) 481-8300 ext 3435
krowe@howardcollege.edu