Respiratory Care Program Admissions

Admissions Procedures

Approximately 15 students will be admitted to the Respiratory Care program each spring semester. The application deadline is October 15. Applicants must ensure all admission materials are submitted by the deadline and meet all admission requirements.

Entrance Requirements

• Grade C or better in BIO 110 or transfer credit equivalent to BIO 110.
• Grade C or better in BIO 245 or equivalent (completed within the last ten years).
• Grade of C or better in BIO 246 or equivalent (completed within the last ten years).

Note: Applicants who have completed the additional general education courses listed below will earn extra points toward their admission score.

• Grade of C or better in ENG 101 or equivalent.
• Grade of C or better in ENG 102 or equivalent.
• Grade of C or better in PSY 100 or equivalent.
• Grade of C or better in HUM 216 or equivalent.

Program Requirements

• Apply with ECC - how to apply.
• Official high school transcripts, GED scores, or equivalent from the country of origin.
• Official college transcripts from other colleges attended. 
• Complete and submit health professions application.
• Applicants must be legal residents of Community College District 509. Working in District 509 does not meet this requirement. International students on an F-1 visa are not eligible to apply to the Respiratory Care program.
• Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all respiratory care and general education courses. Students must provide their own uniforms and transportation to and from all clinical sites.
• Students must submit medical forms, required titers, immunizations, proof of health insurance, and BLS CPR certification within 45 days. Additionally, drug testing and criminal background checks must be completed through the CastleBranch system before starting the Respiratory Care program.
• Students demonstrating a positive drug test or background check will be denied admission to the Respiratory Care program.
• Students who demonstrate positive drug tests or background checks while enrolled in the Respiratory Care program will be dismissed.

Financial Information

Elgin Community College is committed to making education as affordable as possible. ECC is a fraction of the cost you would pay anywhere else. Review our tuition and fee information.

Accreditation

The respiratory care program is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). Visit the CoARC website.