PROGRAM COST
Students may expect to pay approximately $100/class, which includes books and materials (California residents). The current cost for California residents is $26 per unit. The total program cost is approximately $3,000.
Units Required
Internship Prerequisite..........28 units
Respiratory Internship...........32 units
Additional Units.....................13 units (See A.S. Degree Requirements; click here for plan B)
Total.....................................73 units
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST PROGRAM
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
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Estimated Expenses |
| FIRST YEAR RT STUDENT |
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Internship pre requisites and AS degree courses (41 units) |
$ 1,100 |
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Books (includes prerequisites) |
500.00 |
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| SECOND YEAR RT STUDENT |
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Respiratory Internship Courses (32 Units) |
$ 800.00 |
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Books |
400.00 |
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CPR Certification (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers) |
35.00 – 80.00 |
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Equipment: |
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Stethoscope |
50.00 – 75.00 |
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Watch (seconds/minutes) |
25.00 |
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2 Uniforms, Name Pin |
120.00 |
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Shoes |
40.00 |
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Physical Exam/Immunizations (depends on insurance) |
200 – 400 |
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Liability Insurance |
30.00 |
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Background Check |
60.00 – 100.00 |
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TB (2 back to back TB tests are required) |
35.00 – 75.00 |
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Chest X-ray (If TB test is positive) |
200.00 |
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Drug Screen |
50 - 100 |
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| GRADUATION EXPENSES |
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NBRC License Application/Exam/Transcript Review Fees |
$ 400.00 |
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License Fee (after passing Exam) |
240.00 |
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Live Scan finger printing 60.00 |
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CSRC – RCB Ethics course |
60.00 |
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| Optional: |
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Graduation Cap and Gown |
60.00 |
Note: Expenses are based on current fees; however, enrollment fees, book rates, license fees, as well as others, may increase.
(Spring, Semester, 2008)
