Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed a core curriculum of 60 semester hours at another accredited college or university. Two letters of recommendation are required.
Interviews are by invitation only.
Current CPR and first aid certification is required. CPR for Professional Rescuers is strongly recommended. Applicants are required to shadow respiratory therapists at health care facilities in their area to increase their awareness of the profession. A minimum score of 213 on the computer-based exam or 550 on the paper exam is required for admission consideration. The Admissions Committee selects the applicants who seem best qualified for the program from among those who apply.