Respiratory Care Program Specific Information
The Respiratory Care (RET) program is a 2-year associate degree program with a five-semester curriculum (prerequisites not included). We accept new students into the RET program once a year during the Fall Semester. Currently, there is no waitlist.
To be eligible for acceptance each year for the Fall Semester, there are several requirements that must be completed by the May 30th deadline. These requirements include:
- All prerequisite courses
- GPA (i.e., Sinclair’s GPA) requirements
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) requirements
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- Program Information Packet
- TEAS Policies and Procedures (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
- Prerequisites into limited enrollment courses
- Background Check Requirement
- Immunization and Vaccination Requirements
- Physical Qualification and Essential Functions
- Student Handbook
- Report a Complaint/Concern
- Program Accreditation Information
Prerequisites into limited enrollment courses
| Subject Code | Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIM | 1101 | Medical Terminology | 2 | 2 | |
| MAT | 1130 | Allied Health Math | 3 | 3 | |
| CHE | 1111 | Introduction to Chemistry I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| BIO | 1107 | Human Biology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| RET | 1100 | Introduction to Respiratory Care | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals | 13 | ||||
Background Check Requirement
Students must participate in a state and federal background check for criminal convictions prior to attending clinical rotations, obtaining a license to practice and to become employed. Additional costs will be incurred by the student to cover these expenses. Depending on the outcome of the background check, it is possible that the student will be denied access to the clinical environment and therefore be unable to complete the program.
Immunization and Vaccination Requirements
A physical exam and applicable immunizations (including the Hepatitis B vaccine) and completion of healthcare provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are required before entering the first clinical rotation. The physical examination and immunizations can cost over $750 if the student does not have personal health insurance. A repeat tuberculosis skin test and annual flu vaccine are required during the second clinical year.
Program Accreditation Information
The Respiratory Care Program at Sinclair Community College, (Program Number 200121), located on the main Dayton, Ohio campus, awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree, is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). For further information regarding the Sinclair College respiratory care program outcomes data, please visit the CoARC website to view Students Programmatic Outcomes Data. Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible for the national credentialing examinations provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Graduates will also be eligible for a license to practice in the State of Ohio via the State Medical Board of Ohio. In addition, graduates meet the requirements for licensure in other states.