Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Track in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Allied Health program combines classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience, preparing students to become members of dedicated healthcare teams that treat patients with cardiopulmonary (heart & lung) disorders. The Respiratory Care program at Seattle Central College's Health Education Center trains students to deliver high quality respiratory care in a complex and technically demanding environment. We prepare learners for success in the field of respiratory care by teaching competence, confidence and professionalism. In so doing we promote excellence at the bedside and in the profession as a whole. Due in part to a growing middle-aged and elderly population, the demand for respiratory therapists is expected to increase by 12% by 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earning a bachelor's degree will help you be more competitive for jobs as a Respiratory Therapist and qualify you to work in a variety of healthcare settings.

Student must have a High school diploma (only required for 16 and 17 year-old applicants).

Complete the Prerequisite Courses with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Classes include:

BIOL& 160 General Biology

BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (must be within the past 5 years)

BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (must be within the past 5 years)

BIOL& 260 Microbiology

CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry

CHEM& 122/131 Organic Chemistry

MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics

ENGL& 101 English Composition I

ENGL& 102 Composition II

PSYC& 100 General Psychology OR PSYC &200 Lifespan Psychology

HUM 105 Intercultural Communication

Additional 5 credit Visual, Literacy and Performing Arts (VLPA) class

English Proficiency:

TOEFL iBT 64, writing 17

IELTS 6.0, writing 5.0

TOEFL PBT* 507, writing 4.0

U.S. high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0

Completion of English Composition at an accredited post-secondary institution in Australia, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, or Zimbabwe