Liability Insurance Students who participate in the clinical portion of the respiratory care program are required to purchase liability insurance, or demonstrate proof that they are insured. Students may obtain information on liability insurance from the departmental office. It is a policy of the School of Health Professions that each student must provide a Health Report completed by a physician, and must take certain immunizations before the student can be placed in a clinical or internship assignment. Information on these requirements and forms to be supplied may be obtained through the departmental office. The program in respiratory care prepares students to treat patients with deficiencies or abnormalities in respiration.
Therapists work for hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies.
Respiratory care majors take classes on campus and gain clinical experience in area hospitals. RC courses must be taken in sequence if possible. Students taking courses prior to applying for admission to the RC program should see an RC adviser for counseling. Students who have completed an associate degree program elsewhere may be eligible for transfer to SWT's baccalaureate degree program. For information on this option, see the RC department chair.