The Respiratory Therapist Program is nationally accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAA-HEP). Respiratory care practitioners are licensed by the Respiratory Care Board of California under the Department of Consumer Affairs.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Program requirements are divided into two phases. Any student may enroll in Phase I, with scheduled counseling recommended. Formal application must be made for admission to Phase II. The requirements for the Respiratory Therapist Program also meet the AS Degree major requirements.

REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO PHASE II INCLUDE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Grade of C or better in all Phase I courses
3. Physical examination (Pass rating)
4. Formal application to the program