RAASRCP - AAS_Respiratory Therapy

The A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy transfers into a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (B.A.A.S.) degree program at ENMU.

Respiratory Therapists are allied health professionals who participate with other health professionals in the prevention of cardiopulmonary problems and in the care of adults and children with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. They are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, home care agencies, long-term care facilities, and medical equipment suppliers.

The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

264 Precision BLVD Telford, TN 37690

http://www.coarc.com/

Phone (817) 283-2835

Progression into the core Respiratory Therapy program curriculum/courses requires a separate application procedure. Enrollment in the program is limited and interested persons who have successfully completed the first-year course requirements and have interviewed with the Program Director may enroll on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians may apply for admission with advanced standing on a space available basis. This two-year, full-time program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. In order to gain skills in the practice of respiratory therapy, students will be required to attend clinical sessions outside of Roswell. This will require out-of-town travel and housing at the student’s expense.

Mandatory Drug Screening and Background Check

Mandatory Drug screening and background checks are required during the first week of the program and will be scheduled by the Division of Health faculty. Students must pass the mandatory drug screening to remain in the program. Students exhibiting signs of impaired clinical judgement related to suspected use of chemical substance, legal or otherwise, will be removed from the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting immediately. Appeals can be made according to the process outlined in the Respiratory Student Handbook.

Credit for Industry Credentials

Credit for industry credentials assists non-degreed credentialed respiratory therapists in attaining an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. Those holding the RRT credential will only need to meet general education requirements. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy is awarded when all general education and Respiratory Therapy curricula are successfully completed.

Any student with a nationally recognized Respiratory Therapy credential may be awarded college credit towards a Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science degree. This includes the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), or the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Please submit the following documents for review if seeking credit for current licensure or certification:

• Application for Admission (apply online at www.roswell.enmu.edu).

• Notarized copy (front and back if applicable) of a current state license and NBRC credential certificate(s).

• Official high school transcripts from an accredited institution or satisfactory GED test scores (Any high school, GED, or college transcripts must be sent directly to ENMU-Roswell from the school previously attended. Transcripts should be sent to: Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, PO Box 6000, ATTN: Admissions, Roswell, NM 88202).

Please note the following: all credit awarded for credentials is dependent upon approval by the Respiratory Therapy Director.

If you have further questions about receiving college credit for your Respiratory Therapy license or NBRC credentialing certificate(s), please contact the Respiratory Therapy Department at (575) 624-7217 or refer to the RCP pages on the website for specific program contacts.

Students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy must complete the general education requirements from the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy degree plan.

Pre-Admission Courses

Note: All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to progressing into the core Respiratory Therapy courses. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for these courses.

1. Lab Science General Education

a)      Recommended: BIOL1110 and BIOL1110L General Biology with Lab (4 credits) OR CHEM1110 and CHEM1110L Chemistry in our Community with Lab (4 credits)

2. Communications General Education

a)      Recommended: ENGL2210, Professional and Technical Communication (3 credits)

3. Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education

a)      Recommended: PSYC1110, Introductory Psychology (3 credits) OR SOCI1110 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

4. Mathematics General Education

a)      Recommended: MATH1130, Survey of Mathematics (3 credits)

5. Communications, Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Creative and Fine Arts, or FLEX General Education

a)      Recommended: PHIL2110, Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)

Students seeking advanced placement (transferring from another Respiratory Therapy program or licensed as an RN, EMT-P, CRT or other appropriate health care provider) must meet all requirements for acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. In addition, applicants must meet the following:

1. Submit all official transcripts, including those from their program of study. A grade of “C” or higher is required in all previous RCP or general education courses.

2. Complete validation exams, as required, in the cognitive, psychomotor, and clinical areas to determine the level at which the student may enter the program (additional fees may be required).

3. Repeat selected Respiratory Therapy courses completed five or more years prior to reapplication for advanced standing as recommended by the Respiratory Therapy Admissions Committee, the Respiratory Therapy Program Director, and the Respiratory Therapy Program Medical Director.

4. Submit a university application and separate Respiratory Therapy application.

5. Meet with the Respiratory Therapy Program Director.

Students not admitted to the Respiratory Therapy program under advanced placement do have the right to appeal admission decisions through the University appeal process.