Associate in Science in Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care is a two-year program that prepares students to administer care and life support to patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary abnormalities. Respiratory Care Practitioners participate in three phases of patient care: diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. Students completing this program will be able to: Obtain the RRT credential. Obtain gainful employment as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP). Demonstrate competency in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains when providing respiratory care.

Students will need to show proof of high school graduation or the equivalent. Proof of English Language Proficiency: A minimum score or higher on any of the following examinations is required for admission- Skyline College is an open-enrollment school with a free application process. Whatever your educational background or goals are, we can help you on your academic journey: applying and registering for classes, signing up for graduation, and requesting transcripts. You need a minimum of TOEFL iBT 56, IELTS 5.5, or Duolingo 85.