Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Johnson County Community College Respiratory Care program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 51.0908: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. This program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. This program includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.
The respiratory therapist is involved in a variety of lifesaving and life-supporting situations. Respiratory therapists treat patients ranging in age from newborns to senior citizens in the prevention, treatment, management and rehabilitation of lung problems. Employment is typically in hospitals, but is available in several other health delivery venues. The health care needs of an aging population will play a role in the future of respiratory care.
JCCC’s associate of applied science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC www.coarc.com). Graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care examination to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
This is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the program website or contact JCCC program personnel for additional information and application materials at (913) 469-2583.
Students must “pass” all clinical courses and maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all non-clinical courses to remain in the program.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
76
Hours
68
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Johnson County Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Partnership
Type of Attainment:
Degree
Name of Credential
AAS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Refund Policy
https://www.jccc.edu/about/leadership-governance/policies/students/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,025.00 Prices may vary if you rent text books or purchase a digital version *Some texts may be purchased in a bundle during the first semester at a discounted rate EHR Go access code subscription (40 weeks): $125
Testing/Exam Fees
$470.00 National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Board Exams: TMC Examination and CSE
Graduation Fees
$40.00 Gown, Hat, Tassel
In-State Tuition
$6,868.00 $101 per credit hour for Johnson County residents. $121 per credit hour for other Kansas county residents.
Other Fees
$401.00 Criminal background check, drug screen, document management system, physical exam, immunizations, uniforms, Basic Life Support Certification, Missouri’s Family Care Safety Registry
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$16,116.00 $237 per credit hour.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$90.00 Stethoscope
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,894.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$18,142.00
