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Respiratory Care Technology
The Respiratory Care Technology Program is a two-year program that prepares the individual to become a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Respiratory Care Practitioners are primarily responsible for initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation along with the setup and monitoring of life support systems. Respiratory Care Practitioners provide treatment for heart and lung disorders by administering breathing treatments, oxygen and drugs. The RCP also performs electrocardiograms, Pulmonary Function testing and sleep studies. Upon completion of the second year, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science. Graduates are then eligible to take the NBRC Entry Level Exam (CRT) and the Advanced Practitioner exam (RRT).
Contact
For additional information, please contact the Department of Respiratory Care Technology at (601) 376-4827 or e-mail slmiller@hindscc.edu.
Life and Breath
The American Association for Respiratory Care offers multimedia that shows the roles and responsibilities of respiratory care practitioners and interviews with real-life therapists, students, and physicians, and shows the various work settings and types of patients, as well as educational requirements.
Did You Know?
• You can invest two years in a college education that prepares you for a variety of career options.
• Respiratory care practitioners are considered to be respected members of the healthcare team. They work diligently in cooperation with physicians and nurses, to participate in a variety of life-saving and life-supportive efforts for the newborn to the geriatric patient.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase in the demand for respiratory care practitioners of 42.6% through the year 2008.
• American Association for Respiratory Care - Job Summary and Information
• Hinds Community College has a highly successful program, HCC graduates consistently score high on the entry level and advanced level exams.
Admission Information
Minimum requirements for applicants include:
- Complete an Hinds CC Application for Admission and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records address located in the top right corner of the application.
- Submit an application to the Nursing/Allied Health Center
- ACT composite score of 18 (15 if taken prior to October 1989)
- Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent
- Eight (8) hours Documented Hospital Observation
- Selection will be based on written communication, interview rating, ACT and GPA
- All of the above due by April 1st
- Completion of the following college courses with a "C" or higher in each course:
- College algebra (3 semester hours)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (4 semester hours)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (4 semester hours)
Submit an observation form to the Nursing/Allied Health Center