Respiratory Care Technology

Program Admission

Students interested in the respiratory care technology degree program must make formal application. Students must meet the following criteria for consideration:

1. Be formally admitted to BGSU;
2. Submit a program application to the academic advisor (Ms. Robin Garland for LCCC campus based students; Mr. Rod Roark for BGSU Firelands based students). Applications are due by April 1 for fall admission;
3. Be a graduate of an accredited high school and have attained an overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale in high school, or have earned the GED;
4. Complete prerequisites (preprofessional requirements) with a grade of "C" or higher in all AHTH, BIOL, CHEM, and MEDT coursework or equivalent coursework if transferring from another accredited institution;
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 point scale) for all college/university coursework;
6. Complete a hospital/medical center tour of a respiratory care or cardiopulmonary services department and submit the observation verification form to the academic advisor;
7. Complete an interview with the respiratory care admissions committee. Note: All admissions are subject to approval by the respiratory care admissions committee.

Clinical Admission

To be admitted to the clinical portion of the degree program, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 point scale;
2. Have a "C" or higher in all RESP, AHTH, CHEM and BIOL coursework;
3. Obtain and provide documentation for all required health work, including a physical examination, lab work, and immunizations according to clinical policy (see RESP policy and procedure manual);
4. Meet all clinical policy requirements as stated in the Respiratory Care Clinical Policy and Procedure manual (e.g., Physical Requirements Policy);
5. Complete a criminal background check.

Program Progression

After gaining admittance into the degree program, students must continue to meet the following standards to progress:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;
2. Earn a grade of "C" or higher in all RESP courses;
3. Successfully complete (pass according to National Board for Respiratory Care "cut scores") the following NBRC/AMP self assessment examinations prior to graduation: Entry Level Exam, Advanced Practitioner Exam (RRT Written) (see Directed Practice Syllabi);
4. Comply with RESP clinical policies and procedures.
Clinical slots may be limited during a given year. In the event that more students meet clinical admission standards than there are slots available, admission will be determined by a rank ordering based upon grade point average and program hours completed.

The student is responsible for the following expenses incurred as a result of participation in clinical training. Prospective students may contact the program director for information on estimated costs for:
1. Pre-clinical physical exam, lab work and immunizations;
2. Textbooks and/or clinical training manuals and folders;
3. Transportation to and from clinical training sites;
4. Meals while at clinical sites (students generally receive and cafeteria discounts offered to employees);
5. Scrub attire, lab coats and/or uniforms;
6. Stethoscope;
7. BGSU Firelands student nametag;
8. NBRC/AMP Self-Assessment Examinations (students are required to take the Entry Level, Written Advanced Practitioner and Clinical Simulation exams);
9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) coursework.