1. Survey, elementary or introductory level courses are generally not accepted.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale with a minimum grade of C in all required courses.
3. Official copy of ACT or SAT scores.
4. Official college transcripts.

5. CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:
Please refer to the Our Lady of Holy Cross College catalog for the prerequisites. Courses for the Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from OLHCC are required.
6. REGISTRY PROGRAM:
The registry program has 2 alternate pathways for entry.

1. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care degree program from Our Lady of Holy Cross College. The minimum hours for an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care must have been met.
Please refer to their catalog for prerequisites.
2. Students must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from OLHCC/Ochsner and complete the following courses:

* 3-General Psychology
* 3-Microbiology
* 3-Business Course (Management or Business)
* 8-Biological Sciences
* 5-Human Related Sciences*

*Human related sciences include but are not limited to: First Aid, Embryology, Immunology, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry.

REGISTRY PROGRAM - All students must maintain a 2.5 average in the Certification program to be admitted to the registry semester.

It is highly recommended that anyone interested in attending this program observe respiratory care procedures in a critical care setting.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

1. Respiratory Care classes begin in late August.
2. The Entry Level Respiratory Therapist program is 9 months in length; the Advanced Respiratory Therapist program is 13 months.
3. The program conducts classes Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Hours may vary according to scheduling.)

BASIC CURRICULUM

RTC-101 BASICS OF RESPIRATORY CARE - A basic theory course covering gas laws, medical gases & equipment, respiratory drugs, and infection control for health care workers.

RTC-102 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I - The student will display proficiency in such areas as oxygen therapy, intermittent treatment therapy, EKG's and professional communication.

RTC-103 CLINICAL LABORATORY I - The student will participate in laboratory experiences to become knowledgeable with basic respiratory care equipment and theory.

RTC-105 CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - The course covers general principles of cardiopulmonary anatomy, and physiology.

RTC-108 RESPIRATORY CARE FUNDAMENTALS - An introductory course dealing with the theory and equipment operation of aerosol and humidity therapy, oxygen therapy, airway clearance techniques and hyperinflation therapy.