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This program of study combines training in the technical and clinical aspects of respiratory andgeneral education courses necessary to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to givedirect care to patients with respiratory/cardiac health problems. Upon completion of this program,the student is awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Pre-requisites required:
All students must meet the minimum requirements of admission for Coahoma Community College and the Health Sciences ProgramsAll students must achieve a minimum of a 17 cumulative score on the ACT Entry Examination, a minimum of a 2.0 GPA cumulative and an acceptable score on a pre-entrance assessment examination.Entry selection into the Respiratory Therapy Program is on a competitive “top-down” elimination scale:The highest ACT score, and;The highest Anatomy and Physiology gradesThe highest pre-entrance assessment exam scoreSelection ProcessCandidate files are assessed for documentation that meets all minimum admission requirements for the Respiratory Care Technology Program. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.A Rating Scale for Admission form is completed and scored on each candidate meeting minimum admission requirements.The Rating Scale for Admission form can be found at http://www.coahomacc.edu/healthsciences/rct/RatingScale.pdfThe completed forms are ranked numerically and candidates are selected from the top down.

Length of Program:
6 semesters

Summary of Program Requirements:
All students must meet the minimum requirements of admission for Coahoma Community College and the Health Sciences ProgramsAll students must achieve a minimum of a 17 cumulative score on the ACT Entry Examination, a minimum of a 2.0 GPA cumulative and an acceptable score on a pre-entrance assessment examination.Entry selection into the Respiratory Therapy Program is on a competitive “top-down” elimination scale:The highest ACT score, and;The highest Anatomy and Physiology gradesThe highest pre-entrance assessment exam scoreSelection ProcessCandidate files are assessed for documentation that meets all minimum admission requirements for the Respiratory Care Technology Program. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.A Rating Scale for Admission form is completed and scored on each candidate meeting minimum admission requirements.The Rating Scale for Admission form can be found at http://www.coahomacc.edu/healthsciences/rct/RatingScale.pdfThe completed forms are ranked numerically and candidates are selected from the top down.

Skills Needed
Monitoring, Active Listening Operation Monitoring

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