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In Respiratory Therapy from CCA  \nProvide critical care and therapy for patients with various respiratory conditions.  \nUpon graduation students will be eligible to take the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist Exams (RRT). The curriculum includes o􀀞-site clinicals and on-site simulation labs. The respiratory therapy program will help students learn a variety of skills used in the industry, including the following:  \n• Implement advanced life support techniques  \n• Treat medical emergencies in collaboration with health care teams  \n• Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities  \n• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care  \n• Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments Prerequisites:  \n• Applicants are required at minimum to have BIO 2101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I for entrance into the Respiratory Therapy Program  \n• All credits must be from CCA, and applicants must be able to provide uno cial transcripts. All credits from other institutions must be evaluated by CCA prior to enrollment.  \n• Applicants must set up an interview with the program director for admission  \n• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.  \nSuggested educational levels:  \n• English literacy (reading, writing, speaking, and listening)  \n• Understanding of basic algebra  \nSuggested physical abilities:  \n• Capable of lifting 25 pounds  \n• Capable of sustained activity for prolonged periods of time  \nClass Hours:  \n• Year 1: 8:00am-3:00pm Mon., Wed., & Fri.  \n• Year 2: 8:00am-3:00pm Mon. & Wed.  \n• Clinical days vary Program is 4 semesters in length, with start dates in Fall.  \nTuition and Credit Hour Calculation  \n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| $2,192 .00 (Tuition)+ $210.00 (Credit Hour Fee)$2,402.00 |\n\n\n| Semester 3 |\n| --- |\n| $1,233 .00 (Tuition)+ $140.00 (Credit Hour Fee)$1,373.00 |\n\nBased on Colorado Resident In-State Tuition  \n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| $1,644 .00 (Tuition)+ $170.00 (Credit Hour Fee)$1,814.00 |\n\n\n| Semester 4 |\n| --- |\n| $2,055 .00 (Tuition)+$200.00 (Credit Hour Fee)$2,255.00 |\n\nCredits: Length: Cost:  \n52 2 years $19,888  \nEstimated Program Costs (tobe paid at Picken’s payment o ce) Tuition and Credit Hour Fees:  \nSemester 1: $1,814.00  \nSemester 2: $1,814.00  \nSemester 3: $1,961.00  \nSemester 4: $2,255.00 Required On Campus Costs:  \nProgram Charges: $500.00 (each semester)  \nStudent ID: $10.00 (each year)  \nProxy Disc: $15.00 (semester 1)  \nCTSO Charge: $20.00 (each year)  \nBooks: $654.00 (+ tax)  \nRT Kit: $125.00 (+ tax) (Required for RCA 1032)  \nSims Lab semester 1: $200.00  \nSims Lab semester 3: $200.00  \nMy Clinical Exchange: $50.00 (semester 1)  \nTrajecsys: $150.00 (semester 1)  \nClinical Charges semester 2: $3,600.00  \nClinical Charges semester 4: $3,600.00  \nCourse/Clinical make-up fee: $1,260.00  \nHeart Code BLS/CPR Card: $7.00 (semester 2)  \nExit Exam: $110.00  \nEstimated Total:  \nAdvanced Respiratory Care Certi cate: $19,888.00 (+tax)  \nAdditional Relevant Costs (estimated)  \nOptional Costs:  \nHeart Code BLS Course Charge Supplies: $25.00 (+ tax)  \nHeart Code CPR Online Certi cation Course: $28.50 (+ tax) Uniform/Scrubs: $75.00-$100.00  \nStethoscope: $75.00  \nHealth Exam: $80.00-$120.00 (exam arranged with private physician)  \nHepatitis Vaccine: $150.00 (vaccine arranged with private physician)  \nAARC Annual Membership: $50.00 (yearly)  \nCRCS Conference: $250.00  \nCCS Background Check and Drug Screen: $100.00  \nDrug screening includes testing for marijuana. 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