Apply to the Respiratory Care Program
Students must read, understand and comply with the following information prior to
making application to the respiratory care program. The online respiratory care program
application may be accessed at the following link.
APPLY ONLINE
Application Deadlines
Applications are available January 15th and must be submitted by April 30th of the
year the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through
Spring semester of the year the student elects to participate will be considered.)
Fall acceptance letters will be mailed approximately mid-June.
Additional ranking points can be obtained for either (1) ACT/ACT Residual score greater
than 19, or (2) A defined score on an assessment exam. All tests scores must be less
than 5 years old. The assessment exam currently being used is the HESI-A2. This
test consists of three sections including math, reading, and vocabulary. To receive
the additional ranking points, the candidate must achieve 80% or better in each of
the three sections. For information regarding exam scheduling and cost, please visit
the Counseling & Testing Website or call 423-585-6800. The assessment exam must be completed by the application deadline.
- January 15th
- Application Period Begins
Online Application Available
- April 30
- Application Period Ends
Online Application Unavailable after 11:59 p.m.
Only students who are accepted will be notified by the Program Director.
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WSCC Health Programs Immunization Requirements
Due to your potential risk for exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials,
you may be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection, measles, mumps,
rubella, or varicella (chicken pox). Health Programs students must provide documentation
of complete vaccinations or titers from their healthcare provider. For varicella,
students with disease history may have their healthcare provider document date of
disease.
A student may be exempt from this requirement under one of the following circumstances:
- The vaccine is contraindicated for the individual based on guidelines established
by manufacturer or Center for Disease Control
- Physician judgment based on the individual's medical condition and history – (risk
of harm outweighs benefit)
- Religious belief or practice – (individual must provide written statement affirmed
under penalty of perjury).
I. Hepatitis B (HBV):
- Documentation of three (3) shot dates.
- Titer showing immunity status to Hepatitis B.
- Documentation from my health care provider stating reason for contraindication.
- Signed written statement affirmed under penalty of perjury stating conflict with religious
beliefs
II. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):
- Documentation of two (2) shot dates.
- Titers showing immunity status to rubella, rubeola and mumps.
- Documentation from my health care provider stating reason for contraindication.
- Signed written statement affirmed under penalty of perjury stating conflict with religious
beliefs.
III. Varicella (Chicken Pox):
- Documentation of two (2) shot dates.
- Titer showing immunity status to varicella.
- History of disease with date documented by health care provider.
- Documentation from my health care provider stating reason for contraindication.
- Signed written statement affirmed under penalty of perjury stating conflict with religious
beliefs.
Students who provide titers with laboratory values inconsistent with immunity are
encouraged to get the vaccinations.
What should I do if I do not receive notification?
If you know you are qualified
- a grade of C or better in BIOL 2010/2011 and BIOL 2020/2021
- completed computer competency
- grade point average of at least 2.0 excluding developmental courses
- completed all required developmental courses
Your name is most likely on an alternate list. If space becomes available, you will
be notified by the first day of class of the semester.
If you think you might not have been qualified
Please contact a health program advisor to assist you in planning your course work
to increase your chance of success next year.
Advisors are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Please call 423-585-6981 to schedule an appointment
If you were qualified but not accepted
You will need to reapply for the next respiratory care admission period.
- It is the student's responsibility to make sure transcripts are forwarded from transferring
institutions to WSCC Admissions Department promptly.
- Only completed applications will be considered for admission.