Respiratory Care is an interpersonal process that is a direct and/or indirect service to people.
The respiratory care practitioner may perform activities, which range from assistance to the physician to the performance of many therapeutic and diagnostic modalities.
The respiratory care practitioner may work in a variety of settings which include hospitals, long-term care facilities, or in private practice.
The respiratory care program curriculum is a balance of general education and technical courses, as well as supervised clinical at area hospitals.
The curriculum provides the student an opportunity for educational development as well as occupational competence during the two year program.
As a respiratory care student you will approach respiratory care education as a continuous process which leads to a change in behavior. The program faculty fosters a creative and innovative approach to respiratory care establishing an atmosphere conducive to learning.
The faculty is committed to helping the student identify, establish and reach educational and personal goals. This occurs in a climate of mutual acceptance and respect of individual differences. The student is encouraged to question, discuss, and seek more knowledge.
Students entering the program will have reasonable opportunity for success. The program is designed to be skills oriented and emphasizes direct patient contact.
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student is granted an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This qualifies the graduate to write both the entry level, Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRT) and advanced practitioner, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examinations. Eligibility to write these examinations is the function of the committee in Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Accreditation Statement
The respiratory care program is fully accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (1-800-874-5615), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Admission Criteria
• Gain admission to the college (Admissions Office).
Note: Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the respiratory program.
• Pass the TASP/THEA or Accuplacer test if TASP/THEA exempt.
• Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C.”
(BIOL 2404, MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics, RSPT 1201 and a Fine Arts Elective)
• Submit completed application packet to secretary in Health Careers II building, room 128. • Application forms
• Official transcripts from all colleges/
universities attended
• ACCUPLACER scores or TASP/THEA scores
• Attend a mandatory Information Session
• Proof of GED or high school graduation
• Students must complete required health forms and submit them and the completed immunization records by August 1 each year for August consideration. Drug screening will be required after acceptance into the program at a designated time. All expenses related to these health requirements are the student’s responsibility.
• Prerequisite courses may only be taken twice. If a course is taken more
than twice, only the second grade will be calculated in the cumulative GPA
for the prerequisite courses.
• “Conditional Acceptance” will be base on cumulative GPA (on the
prerequisite courses), negative drug screen and negative background check.
The drug screen and background check must be negative to receive “full”
acceptance into the program.
• Students must complete required health forms (which must be signed by
appropriate medical personnel) and submit them and the completed
immunization records as mandated by The Texas Department of State Health
Services for health care workers. These immunizations must include; annual
TB, Hepatitis B series (completed before clinical begins) ,as well as,
Tetanus and Diphtheria booster (within past 10 years), and be turned in with
the application packet by August 1 each year for August consideration. Drug
screening and a background check (approximately $80) will be required after
“conditional acceptance” into the program at a designated time. All expenses
related to these health requirements are the student’s responsibility.
• Provide proof of a current 2 year American Heart Association Health Care
Provider CPR card (The CPR course should be taken in June or July before
Fall semester of intended “conditional admission”).
Student Accidents:
As a student at Angelina College, you will encounter certain risks while you are enrolled in a classroom, or laboratory experience, or in a clinical or practicum setting. In the event that you sustain an injury and or require any medical testing or care, all resulting medical expenses (hospital, ambulance, or physician fees), are your responsibility and not the responsibility of Angelina College or the clinical/practicum site.
It is recommended that you purchase a student/personal health insurance plan (medical and hospitalization) if you are not covered by a group health insurance plan.
Required Core Curriculum
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Communication (3 hours)
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English I- ENGL 1301
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Mathematics (3 hours) MATH 1332 Contemporary Math
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Natural Sciences (4 hours) Biology- BIOL 2404
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Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts (3 hours)
Visual/Performing
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Arts- ARTS 1301 DRAM 1310 MUSI 1306
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Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours) Psychology- PSYC 2301
Associate Degree Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
Summer Session I
RSPT 1201 Intro to Respiratory Care
BIOL 2404 General Human Anatomy and Physiology
Summer Session II
MATH 1332 Contemporary Math
ELECTIVE Guided Elective- Humanities/Visual Performing Art
(choose one) ART 1301, MUSIC 1309, or DRAM 1310
Fall Semester
ORIE 1100 Freshman Orientation
RSPT 2317 Respiratory Care Pharmacology
RSPT 1340 Adv. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
RSPT 1410 Respiratory Care Procedures I
RSPT 1461 Respiratory Care Clinical I
Spring Semester
RSPT 2210 Cardiopulmonary Disease
RSPT 2314 Mechanical Ventilation
RSPT 1411 Respiratory Care Procedures II
RSPT 1462 Respiratory Care Clinical II
SECOND YEAR
Summer Session I
RSPT 2353 Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
RSPT 1261 Respiratory Care Clinical III
Fall Semester
RSPT 2453 Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary
Care
RSPT2305 Pulmonary Diagnostics
RSPT 2461 Respiratory Care Clinical IV
ENGL1301 English Composition
Spring Semester
RSPT 2355 Critical Care Monitoring
RSPT 2462 Respiratory Care Clinical V
RSPT 2133 Respiratory Care Case Management
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
Job Opportunities
Employment opportunities for graduates include hospitals, emergent care facilities, private practice, physician offices and clinics.
Additional Information
The Respiratory Care Program is located in Health Careers II building Room 128 on the campus in Lufkin.
You are invited to call, visit or write:
Telephone: 936-633-5267 or 633-5419
Fax: 936-633-5241
Financial Aid
Angelina College participates in a variety of federal, state and local financial aid programs. Additionally, many employers offer tuition reimbursement plans. For additional information, please call 936-633-5291.
How To Register
• Apply for admission––Submit an application to Enrollment Services. Arrange for official transcripts or GED score report to be sent to Angelina College. Submit residency documentation.
• Be accepted into the program (Health Careers)
• Apply for financial aid––Student Center
• Take placement tests to assess your basic academic skills––Testing
Center
• Visit a counselor or faculty adviser
• Register for classes
• Pay tuition and fees––Business Office, Administration Building
• Start classes
Angelina College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin or disability and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
