The Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care provides the student with a broad foundation in respiratory care and is designed to prepare the student to master clinical competencies and prepare for all of the roles of a respiratory therapist. The program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.

Program Approval and Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. You can view all accredited CoARC programs on their website.

Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Boulevard
Telford, TN 37690
817-283-2835
www.coarc.com

Pensacola State College is seeking provisional accreditation from the CoARC. However, Pensacola State College can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC. For outcome data for all CoARC accredited programs, please visit CoARC’s programmatic outcomes data.

Program Information

This program is a limited access program, which means program admission and course registration are restricted to a limited number of students each semester due to accreditation requirements addressing student-faculty ratios and clinical resources. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the program.

Program Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• College Application
• Minimum grade of “C” or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses.

When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions and ranked according to the date on which the student completed the final requirement. Students are selected in that rank order.

Program Progression Requirements

Progression through the Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care program requires the following.

• A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
• Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.
• Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
• Level II FDLE background screen;
• Urine drug screen;
• Immunizations and Vaccines; and
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

Program Completion Requirements

• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
• Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Allied Health
(850) 484-2308
msowell@pensacolastate.edu