Training Opportunities

The Respiratory Therapy program, at the DeSoto Center, is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The Associate of Applied Science degree curriculum will prepare the graduate to assume the duties of an advanced level Respiratory Therapist. Upon successful completion of the program the graduate will be registry eligible, enabling him/her to take the national credentialing exams.

Pre-requisites required:
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. It is suggested that the student speak with a Respiratory Therapy Program instructor for advising when registering for the prerequisite courses. Complete the prerequisite courses, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, before entering the program. (These may be taken during the summer before the August entrance date. The student will, however, still need to apply before May 1.) A&P I &II have to be completed with a C or better. Students that are taking A&P over the summer will only be considered if the class is not full in May. Observe a respiratory therapy department and the day-to-day activities of a therapist and complete the observation log. Before May 1, send the following information to: Northwest Mississippi Community College/DeSoto Center |Director, Respiratory Therapy Program |5197 W.E. Ross Parkway |Southaven, MS 38671: 1) Respiratory Therapy Program Application 2) ACT composite score of 18 3) High school transcript 4) College transcript(s) if applicable 5) Respiratory department observation log Send the following information to the Senatobia campus:Northwest Mississippi Community College | Registrar’s Office |4975 Highway 51 North |Senatobia, MS 38668: 1) Northwest Mississippi Community College Application 2) ACT score 3) High school transcript 4) College transcript(s) if applicable Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or greater may waive the ACT score if they have a GPA of 3.25 or better on the academic courses required in the curriculum and have taken their science courses within the last five years. Science courses older than five years will have to be repeated. Preference is given to Mississippi residents as well as those who have taken their prerequisites at Northwest Mississippi Community College. If the class is not full, remaining positions will be filled by selecting applicants who may not meet ALL of the minimum requirements but do present documentation of achievement specified below under “alternate qualifications.” ALTERNATE qualifications include, but are not limited to: courses and grades earned in traditional colleges and universities; courses and grades earned in post-secondary vocational or professional training programs (especially health related) documented work experience in a health-care facility in direct patient care.

Length of Program:
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Summary of Program Requirements:
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. It is suggested that the student speak with a Respiratory Therapy Program instructor for advising when registering for the prerequisite courses. Complete the prerequisite courses, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, before entering the program. (These may be taken during the summer before the August entrance date. The student will, however, still need to apply before May 1.) A&P I &II have to be completed with a C or better. Students that are taking A&P over the summer will only be considered if the class is not full in May. Observe a respiratory therapy department and the day-to-day activities of a therapist and complete the observation log. Before May 1, send the following information to: Northwest Mississippi Community College/DeSoto Center |Director, Respiratory Therapy Program |5197 W.E. Ross Parkway |Southaven, MS 38671: 1) Respiratory Therapy Program Application 2) ACT composite score of 18 3) High school transcript 4) College transcript(s) if applicable 5) Respiratory department observation log Send the following information to the Senatobia campus:Northwest Mississippi Community College | Registrar’s Office |4975 Highway 51 North |Senatobia, MS 38668: 1) Northwest Mississippi Community College Application 2) ACT score 3) High school transcript 4) College transcript(s) if applicable Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or greater may waive the ACT score if they have a GPA of 3.25 or better on the academic courses required in the curriculum and have taken their science courses within the last five years. Science courses older than five years will have to be repeated. Preference is given to Mississippi residents as well as those who have taken their prerequisites at Northwest Mississippi Community College. If the class is not full, remaining positions will be filled by selecting applicants who may not meet ALL of the minimum requirements but do present documentation of achievement specified below under “alternate qualifications.” ALTERNATE qualifications include, but are not limited to: courses and grades earned in traditional colleges and universities; courses and grades earned in post-secondary vocational or professional training programs (especially health related) documented work experience in a health-care facility in direct patient care.

Skills Needed
Monitoring, Active Listening, Operation Monitoring, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Time Management, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance, Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Material Resources

Pre-requisites required:
April 1st application deadline. Applicants must complete an application to ICC and a separate Health Science application. Applicants must: be accepted to ICC, have a high school diploma or equivalent, 18 or higher ACT score, and "C" or higher in A&P I, A&P II, and Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra

Length of Program:
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements:
April 1st application deadline. Applicants must complete an application to ICC and a separate Health Science application. Applicants must: be accepted to ICC, have a high school diploma or equivalent, 18 or higher ACT score, and "C" or higher in A&P I, A&P II, and Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra

Skills Needed
Monitoring, Active Listening, Operation Monitoring, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Time Management, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance, Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Material Resources

The Respiratory Care Technology Program offers a basic two-year associate degree program of study. Students are trained to perform clinical tasks included in the Respiratory Therapist€™s job description and in many instances fill staff and supervisory positions in the hospital environment. Students are also trained to perform clinical tasks included in the advanced practitioner job description. Students will follow a 2-year course study designed to integrate the study of basic sciences, respiratory care and applied clinical technique as well as advanced respiratory care courses which include specialized clinical rotations. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. After graduation the student will be eligible to take the certification examination administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). After passing this exam, students are then eligible to take the written and clinical simulation registry examinations also administered by the NBRC.

Pre-requisites required:
May 1st application deadline. Applicants must complete an application to NEMCC and a separate application to the Respiratory Care Program. Applicants must: (1) submit a high school diploma transcript or GED transcript, (2) have a 17 on the enhanced ACT or a minimum of 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA, (3) complete the following perquisites: Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra, (4) submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions, (5) schedule an interview with the program director and clinical director of respiratory care, and (6) must not have any “disqualifying events” from Criminal Background Check.

Length of Program:
2 year Associate of Applied Science Degree

Summary of Program Requirements:
May 1st application deadline. Applicants must complete an application to NEMCC and a separate application to the Respiratory Care Program. Applicants must: (1) submit a high school diploma transcript or GED transcript, (2) have a 17 on the enhanced ACT or a minimum of 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA, (3) complete the following perquisites: Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra, (4) submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions, (5) schedule an interview with the program director and clinical director of respiratory care, and (6) must not have any “disqualifying events” from Criminal Background Check.

Skills Needed
Monitoring, Active Listening, Operation Monitoring, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Time Management, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance, Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Material Resources