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- Application Process
- Introduction
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Grossmont College do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual
harassment), handicap (including physical and mental disability), medical condition, age,
status as a Vietnam-era veteran, marital status, or economic status in any of their
policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and
access to, as well as treatment and employment in, the College's programs and activities,
including vocational education.
- Application Procedure
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The Respiratory Therapy Program at Grossmont College accepts a limited number
of students each year as dictated by staffing, laboratory and instrumentation
availability, and the number of clinical sites available for student assignment .
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To apply for admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program, the
following steps must be taken: |
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 Complete prerequisite courses. |
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Obtain an
application packet from the Respiratory Therapy Office, Room
340ABCD. |
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Complete
the applications packet and return all application materials to the RT Office. |
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- Applications are accepted year round.
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- Upon receipt of application materials and verification of prerequisites, students
will become eligible candidates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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- An individual orientation counseling
session with the program director or designee is
strongly recommended.
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all transcripts have
been received by the Respiratory Therapy Program office and that all information on
the application is correct and kept up to date.
Student selection will be based on completion of the prerequisite courses and
date of application. Students admitted to the program must submit a satisfactory physical
and dental examination report, record of current immunizations and TB test, and a current
CPR card. Student malpractice insurance will need to be purchased for a nominal
fee before entering the program. A background check
and drug screen is required prior to entering the program. This
information is available from the RT program secretary.
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enroll in the Associate Degree Program:
Complete a Grossmont College admissions
application and return to the Admissions and Records Office at Grossmont College.
Submit two official transcripts of any
previous high school and/or college credit. Send one copy directly to the Respiratory
Therapy Office. Send the other copy to the Admissions and Records Office of
Grossmont College.
Transfer, Challenge and Advanced
Placement Policy
An individual evaluation will be conducted for students wishing to transfer into
the Program from other schools, or to challenge the Core Curriculum for advanced placement
into the RT CoARC and WASC accredited second year of the Program. Placement will be based on a space available
basis, with students who are fully matriculated in the Program having first priority.
Schedule an appointment with the Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator to discuss
advanced placement.
Upon
Acceptance
When notified of acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy Program each student is
required to:
- Complete all admission requirements to attend Grossmont College. Refer to the
Grossmont College Catalog for details or check with the Admissions and Records Office.
Submit evidence of a satisfactory medical and dental examination. Forms are provided by
the Respiratory Therapy Office and will be mailed to entering students in
spring.
Completed forms must be returned to the RT office by the last working day of July. Prior
to entering clinical training, the student must have a current CPR card, clinical attire,
malpractice insurance coverage, and background check with
drug testing completed. CPR training is available from
the San Diego Chapter of the American Heart Association, and hospitals and clinics
throughout the San Diego area. Insurance application forms
and information of the drug screen and background check are supplied by the RT office. The cost of insurance is approximately
$30.00 per year and the
background check/drug screen is $65.00.
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- Student
Assistance
To enhance the quality of instructional programs and assist students in
achieving their academic goals, Student Services, in addition to its Admissions, Financial
Aid, and Counseling departments, provides the following services: Assessment, Bookstore,
Career Planning, Disabled Students Services, EOPS, Health Services, Re-Entry Center,
Tutoring and Student Affairs (Associated Students of Grossmont College). All new students
are encouraged to attend one of the New Student Advising Sessions. For more information
contact the Grossmont College Counseling Center.
Program Cost
A parking fee will be charged to all students using the parking facilities. A
Student Benefit Card is optional. Students will be required to furnish
clinical attire for
fieldwork assignments. The cost of the program including textbooks, supplies, etc., will
be approximately $3000.00 to #3500.00 for 2 years (resident student).
| Resident Tuition |
$20.00 per unit |
| Books, Clinical Attire,, Malpractice Insurance, Fees, Etc. |
$2000.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition - above fees plus |
$156.00 per unit |
| International Student - above fees plus |
$156.00 per unit |
