Respiratory Therapy Program Outline

Muskegon Community College currently offers the student the Therapist level of instruction.  The therapist student, after successfully completing more than two years of instruction, receives the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS).  This level therapist must graduate from an approved college-based two or four-year respiratory therapy program and pass the entry level certified (CRT) and advanced practical examination given by the National Board for Respiratory Care in order to receive the RRT credential. 

Applicants must show proficiency in MATH 040 and ENG 091 and must carry a GPA of at least 2.0 before they may enroll in the respiratory therapy program.  If you have an ACT composite score of 22 or greater, and provide the College with proof of that score, the English and Reading placement tests will be waived.  The math placement test is still required.  NOTE:  AH 101, Medical Terminology is not required, but is highly recommended prior to entry into the respiratory therapy program.  Any course marked below in yellow may be taken prior to entry into the program in September.

 2 1/2 YEAR PROGRAM - A.A.S. DEGREE

  *  PEA/DNC – one credit hour from PEA 101, 103, 104, 118,or 201 required, and one PEA/DNC credit hour of choice.

 **  PSCI III Introduction to Government (4 Cr. Hrs.) or HIST 201 US to 1877 or HIST 202 US from Reconstruction to Present (3 Cr. Hrs.)