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Beginning Fall
2013
Students using biology 140 and 141
to satisfy prerequisites must also
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Effective
November 01, 2013
(posted
3/28/2013)
Students wishing to apply to the
Respiratory
Therapy Program must provide proof of the
following immunizations and /or
tests
at
time
of
application;
-
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)-
series of 2
vaccinations
or
seropositivity.
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Hepatitis
B-
series of 3 vaccinations
and
HBsAb Quantitative
test for
seropositivity.
EA
negative
(non-immune)
seropositivity test
result must include
a booster or repeat
of series, and a
re-test for
seropositivity.
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Tdap
(Tetanus/Diptheria
Acellular
Pertussis)-
1
vaccination as of
2005.
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Varicella-
series of 2
vaccinations
or
seropositivity.
TB
(Tuberculosis)-
not
required at time of
application.
This test will be
required after
invitation and
acceptance to the
program. It is
recommended students
test 3 months prior
to start of program.
Further information
will be available at
time of acceptance.
Applicants
currently on the waitlist or those
wishing to apply to the program
prior to November 01, 2013:
The above required immunizations
and/or tests will need to be
submitted to the Respiratory Therapy office by November 01,
2013 in order to remain on the
waitlist and receive an invitation
to the program. If all
required immunizations and/or tests
are not complete and submitted to
the RT office by the November 01,
2013 deadline date, your name will
be removed from the waitlist.
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Effective
January
01,
2012
If
you
are
enrolled
or
have
accepted
a
seat
into
any
other
Grossmont
College
Health
Professions
Program,
you
will
be
ineligible
to
receive
an
invitation
to
the
Respiratory
Therapy
Program
.
Students
wishing
to
apply
to
the
Respiratory
Therapy
Program
must
apply
for
an
entry
date
which
does
not
conflict
with
the
completion
of
the
Health
Professions
Program
you
are
currently
enrolled
in.
All students must have completed the Hepatitis B Vaccinations (3) and test for Seropositivity in order to begin the program beginning with the fall 2012 cohort.
Please note that the series and seropositivity take approximately 7-8 months to complete. Applicants wishing to be considered for fall 2012 should begin the series immediately. Please contact your healthcare provider, for more information on the Hepatitis B Series of vaccinations.
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"All communication between the
program office and the student is by
email. All emails sent to student on
the waitlist and currently in the
program are sent with a delivery and
read receipt. If you chose not to
check the read receipt, the program
is not responsible if the student
states that they did not receive the
email".
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Effective 12/7/10 the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) will
no longer be required. If you have taken the TEAS and did not
achieve a passing score, please contact the Health Professions
office.
Description of the Program
The Respiratory Therapy Program is
sequential beginning with treatment and management of patients with
noncritical conditions progressing to patients with critical and
life-threatening conditions. Grossmont College prepares the student
to practice respiratory care in acute, critical and home health care
settings. The population groups range from neonatal to the elderly.
Participation in a senior rehabilitation project is required of the
second-year students. On several occasions, students will be
required to meet at other-than-classroom time to participate in
field trips.
Grossmont
College prepares the student for an Associate in Science Degree in
Respiratory Therapy as well as eligibility to take the registry
examination given by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Upon
completion of the major course requirements and prior to receiving a
certification of completion from the Respiratory Therapy Program,
the graduating student will be required to successfully complete the
comprehensive "minimum-competency entry-level examination" given
during the fourth semester.
Grossmont College Philosophy
To be a
responsive leader in developing effective and efficient quality
educational programs, classes and services to meet the needs of
students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, job entry and
job re-entry skills, and for lifelong and cultural enrichment
necessary to a productive and socially responsible life.
Philosophy of the Respiratory
Therapy Program
The
Respiratory Therapy Program of Grossmont College shall facilitate
student growth in the allied health specialty of respiratory care.
Major emphasis will be directed towards helping each student develop
the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to becoming a
competent, well-rounded health care team member. The student shall
demonstrate appropriate growth by:
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Displaying skills in gathering and recording clinical
information.
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Competently defining the patient's problem(s).
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Judging appropriate Respiratory Therapy intervention.
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Displaying judgment and skill in implementing therapy.
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Acquiring effective and appropriate attitudes towards his/her
role as a
Respiratory Therapist.
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Accepting responsibility for the growth of Respiratory Therapy
as a profession.
Employment Opportunities
The
Department of Labor and Statistics have projected a shortage for
respiratory therapists well into the next decade. Because of this
shortage, the graduate will encounter many openings in clinics,
industry, home health agencies, laboratories and hospitals. Part of
an ever-changing profession, some respiratory care practitioners
specialize in particular areas of pulmonary care. There is an
increasing demand for respiratory care practioners to work in the
areas of newborn care and pediatrics, cardiopulmonary technology,
health education, management, and home care. Many practitioners find
themselves working full-time in these specialty areas that offer
many opportunities for swift advancement. Respiratory therapists are
in demand locally, throughout California, the United States, Canada
and various parts of the world.
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- Critical Care
Specialist **
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- Department
Supervisor/Manager*
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- Pulmonary Laboratory
Technologist
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- Equipment Sales
Representative
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* Bachelor or higher required
** Bachelor Degree normally recommended.
Contact
AARC (American Association of
Respiratory Care) and
Advance Magazine for
employment opportunities.
Accreditation
Grossmont
College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges, and is a member of the American Association of Junior
Colleges, the Community College League of California, and the
National Commission on Accrediting. Appropriate courses are fully
accepted on transfer by the University of California, The California
State College system, and by private accredited four-year colleges
and universities.
The
Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care. This accreditation allows the student to sit
the licensure exam for the State of California and the advanced
practitioner national registry exams. Grossmont College CoARC #
200085.
CoARC
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021
Phone: (817) 283-2835
Fax: (817) 354-8519
Website:
www.coarc.com
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 Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
Counseling Office
(619)644-7208
Admissions & Records Office
(619)644-7186 Respiratory Therapy
(619) 644-7448 Email
Respiratory Therapy
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