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Application Process - Respiratory Care

Application Process

 

Filing Period

The application filing period will be March 24 - April 4, 2025.

How to Apply

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:  Due to restrictions and precautions because of COVID-19 all vaccines will be required and a part of the required physical exam and paperwork that will be due by the end of the Spring semester, June 16th 2025. Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement by all clinical facilities no exemptions are permitted.  Additionally, due to changes in our clinical affiliates' policies, a cleared drug test result is also required (must be completed through CastleBranch) .  A student with a positive drug test will not be allowed in the Respiratory Care Program.

Requirements

You must complete the following steps to qualify for admission to the clinical phase of the Respiratory Care Program:

1. ALL non-respiratory courses MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR to the Spring of 2025. ONLY respiratory classes (RC 170, RC 172 and RC 174) can be in progress in the Spring of 2025.

2. The following will be a requirement in order to complete the online application: 

  • a passport sized photo file to upload to the application
  • background check information (click for instructions)
  • unofficial transcript files to upload for all colleges including El Camino College
  • details about criteria for additional points if applicable

3. Physical Exam paperwork will be due June 16th, 2025.  Click here for documents to complete.

4. If the above steps are completed and satisfactory submitted in the online application, then you will be notified via email that you are eligible for the last step in the admission process.  If admitted, classes will begin in  Summer 2025.

Reminders

  • Notices regarding the above will be posted in the RC lab and on the RC Program website on the web, it is your responsibility to stay informed about these policies, deadlines and assignments for background screenings at various hospital locations.*
  • Only after you have successfully completed all of the above steps will your application be complete and accepted for the Summer 2025 RC-176 class. Notification of those accepted will not be possible until at least the end of the Spring semester. Please DO NOT contact the Health Sciences and Athletics division office to ask about admission, applications, etc., they cannot answer any questions about your application or admission.  Call, text or email me( [email protected] ) if you have any questions or problems at 310-678-3914. Prof. Roy

*To be announced or posted, do not try to contact, we must schedule you for live.

Submit Application

Please complete the Respiratory Care application form online at the link below. 

Respiratory Care Application for Summer 2025

Questions?

Counselors will be reviewing completed applications and verifying coursework and completion of prerequisites during the filing period and after.  During this time you may be contacted if clarification is needed about your application. 

Program Director

Prof. Roy Mekaru RRT MHA / Program Director