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Application Process

The Respiratory Therapy Program at 小优传媒 accepts a limited number of students each year as dictated by staffing, laboratory and instrumentation availability, and the number of clinical sites available for student assignment.

 

To apply to the Respiratory Therapy Program, the following steps must be taken:

 

Complete the following prerequisite courses with a "C" grade or higher. A&P or Microbiology must be ten years of applying to the program.

 

1. Anatomy & Physiology with labs (Biology 140, 141 & 141L or Biology 144 & 145 or equivalent): 8 units 
   
   
2. Microbiology with lab (Biology 152 or equivalent)
   
   Effective fall 2015, Microbiology must be completed prior to applying to the program.
   
   

Complete the Respiratory Therapy Program Application and submit the following in person with the application.  

 

1. One (1) set of official college transcripts for all college credit earned. (When you apply to the program you need to also apply to 小优传媒 and send official college transcripts for all college credit earned directly to the Respiratory Therapy Office, Building 34 Office 256 at 小优传媒: 8800 小优传媒 Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020). If your pre-requisites have been completed at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Colleges, an official transcript is not required of the student, as that information is accessible to the program staff. In addition, for each pre-requisite not listed on the Equivalency Grid of San Diego Area Community College, please include a copy of the course description copied out the appropriate college catalog from the year you took the course. A syllabus may be requested if course description is not sufficient. 
   
   

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   Equivalency Grid: 2025 - 2027

   
   Equivalency Grid

   RT Program - Region X Community Colleges

    

   This prerequisite grid is designed to be used as an advising tool, only, and not a guarantee of course equivalency for prior course work

   
   *SDCCD includes: San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and MiraMar College

    

   Grossmont	Cuyamaca	Southwestern	SDCCD	Miracosta	Palomar	IVC	SDSU	CSUM
   BIO 140, BIO 141 & 141L, BIO 144 & 145, BIO 152	BIO 140, BIO 141 & 141L, BIO 152	BIOL 260, BIOL 261, BIOL 265	BIOL 230 & BIOL 235, BIOL 205	BIO 210, BIO 220, BIO 230	BIOL 210, BIOL 211, BIOL 212	BIOL 204, BIOL 206, BIOL 200 & BIOL 202, BIOL 220	BIOL 212, BIO 261, BIO 211/+L	BIOL 175, BIOL 176, BIOL 160
   ENGL 120 or ENGL 124 or ESL 122	ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1001 or ESL 122	ENGL C1000 (115) or ENGL 115H or ENGL C1001 (116) or ESL 115A	ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 205	ENGL C 1000 or ENGL C 1001 or ENGL or ENGL C1001H or ENGL 201	ENGL C 1000 or ENGL C 1000E or ENG 203 or ESL 110	ENG 110 or ENG 105 or ENG 201	RWS 100 or LING 100B RWS 200	GEW 101 or LTWR 115
   COMM 120 or COMM C1000	COMM 120 or COMM C1000	COMM 174 or COMM 103 or COMM C 1000 (104)	COMS 135 or COMS 103	COMM 207 or COMM C1000	SPCH 115 or COMM C1000	COMM 100	COMS 245 or COMM 103	GEO 102 or any CSU A1 course

    

    

    

   Grid Notes

    

   Equivalency Grid Notes

   The Respiratory Therapy (RT) program does not accept 1-semester Anatomy and Physiology (e.g. SWC BIO 190) courses designed for other specialized health programs. If you have taken the equivalent to CHEM 115, the RT department may grant a modification of major for this requirement (1 year of high school chemistry is considered equivalent). Students are encouraged to meet with a Counselor to review program prerequisites and degree requirements. Current students can schedule an appointment by visiting the Counseling 鈥溾��. Alternatively, current students can get quick questions answered by using the 鈥溾�� service.

    

   Students should visit the Respiratory Therapy Program website to review FAQs regarding admission to the program.

    

   ***Every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate. However, the official college document is the for years 24-26

    

    

   
   
   
   
   **If you have documents that are required to enter our program that were completed out of the country, you will need to have them evaluated by National Association Credential Evaluations Services
   
    
   
   On the home page Click 鈥淗ow to Find a Member鈥�.  You鈥檒l be able to scroll to see a list of all current NACES members which Grossmont & Cuyamaca have begun accepting foreign credential reports from, beginning July 1, 2017.  You will also notice at below current member is a list of former member which we will not accept.
   
   2. Proof of the following completed immunizations:
   
   
   1. MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or a test for positive immunity
   2. Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, accelular pertussis), within the last 10 years
   3. Hep B (Hepatitis B), 3 vaccinations and a test for positive immunity
   4. Varicella (Chickenpox), 2 vaccinations or a test for positive immunity. 
   5. COVID-19 Initial vaccination Plus Booster or one Covid Vaccine dated on or after September 11th, 2023. 
      
      (The Hepatitis B series and test for immunity takes approximately 7-8 months to complete.  Please plan accordingly. 3 doses at 0, 1, 6 months. Sero 30 days after 3rd round.)

3. Proof of High School diploma, GED or higher degree

 

Applications must be submitted in person to the 小优传媒 Respiratory Therapy Health Professions Office in the Health & Sciences Complex, Building 34, Room 256.  If you live outside of San Diego County you may mail in your completed application. Please write "Attention:  RT Program" on the front of your envelope.

小优传媒 Respiratory Therapy Program
Building 34, Room 256
8800 小优传媒 Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7550 Office

Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Incomplete applications will be not accepted.

 

Post Acceptance

Once you have been officially invited and have accepted a seat into the Respiratory Therapy Program you will be given further instruction and deadlines on the following:

• Complete all admission requirements according to the 小优传媒 catalog.
• A satisfactory physical examination report, a current negative TB (Tuberculosis) test or clear chest xray from a previous positive test, current American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers card and evidence of malpractice insurance. Background check and drug testing is required prior to entering the RT Program.
  
  

Prospective Students

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend one of the free Respiratory Therapy Program Preview Informational Meetings held monthly during the Academic year. More information on the times and dates of our program preview meetings can be found here:

• View the Program Preview Schedule

 Applications are accepted all year and there is no fee to submit your application.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the all official transcripts for previous education has been received by the Admissions & Records office.

Current Students

Applicants who are currently enrolled at Grossmont or Cuyamaca College are also encouraged to meet with an Academic counselor in the Counseling Office, at 619-644-7208, to discuss your general education requirements to receive your AS Degree upon completing your 2-year Respiratory Therapy Program.  The RT Department does not advise students on degree status, or if additional units are necessary for your AS Degree.  We must refer you to counseling for this service.