Practical Nurse Program
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Practical Nurse Program
High school algebra, biology, chemistry, and basics of college study skills with a “C” grade or higher. (If student did not have these courses they may be taken at RACC). Appropriate Math and English placement assessment test scores.
Registered Nursing Program
High school algebra, biology, chemistry, and an advanced lab science with a “C” grade or higher. (If student did not have these courses they may be taken at RACC). Appropriate Math and English placement assessment scores.
Medical Laboratory Technician Program
High school biology, advanced biology, and high school chemistry in the last 5 years. (If students do not have these courses they may be taken at RACC before entry into the program)
Respiratory Care program
Associate degree candidates: Applicants must first meet with the Respiratory Care Program Director and are required to complete all first year prerequisite course work with a “C” or better before matriculating into the clinical courses in the second year of the program. Upon admission, but before starting any clinical courses, the student must have a medical examination certifying physical fitness and have current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): level C.
Certificate candidates: This program is only available to those who are a graduate of an AMA approved Entry-level Respiratory Care program or be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry level examination. The candidate must meet with the Respiratory Care Program Director and submit official post-secondary education transcripts, a medical examination certifying the student is physically fit, and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.