Respiratory Care AAS Degree

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/9/2026

Program Description

This program prepares eligible students to provide entry-level and advanced-level management of respiratory care to patients primarily seen in hospitals, intensive care units, emergency rooms and diagnostic laboratories. Classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction train the student in diagnostic, therapeutic, technologic and administrative arts as applied to the critically ill adult, neonatal and pediatric patient.

Established in 1996

CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2389

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

ILDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

License, Associates Degree

120 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,216.00
Books$1,094.00
Fees$1,431.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$504.00
Total Cost$12,245.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Science admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • Physical Exam
  • Math - College Level
  • Reading - College Level
  • Writing - College Level
  • Prerequisites - College level Science (except BIO 1110). General Education Courses
  • Other - Criminal Backgroud Check and Health Requirements

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)

Performance Data

Program: Respiratory Care AAS Degree

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/9/2026

Program Description

This program prepares eligible students to provide entry-level and advanced-level management of respiratory care to patients primarily seen in hospitals, intensive care units, emergency rooms and diagnostic laboratories. Classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction train the student in diagnostic, therapeutic, technologic and administrative arts as applied to the critically ill adult, neonatal and pediatric patient.

Established in 1996

CIP: 51-0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2389

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

ILDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

License, Associates Degree

120 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,216.00
Books$1,094.00
Fees$1,431.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$504.00
Total Cost$12,245.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Science admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • Physical Exam
  • Math - College Level
  • Reading - College Level
  • Writing - College Level
  • Prerequisites - College level Science (except BIO 1110). General Education Courses
  • Other - Criminal Backgroud Check and Health Requirements

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)