Respiratory Care

Midland College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) exam. After successfully completing the TMC exam, graduates may take the Clinical Simulation exam (CSE). Upon successful completion of both exams, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is awarded. Graduates may apply for state licensure after passing the TMC exam at either the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) level.

The Midland College Respiratory Care Program (CoARC program #200303) awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care on the Midland College campus in Midland, Texas and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (https://coarc.com).

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

264 Precision Blvd.

Telford, TN 37690
(817) 283-2835

To view the programmatic outcomes for Midland College Respiratory Care program, please visit the following website: www.coarc.com/Students/Programmatic-Outcome-Data.aspx.

Program Admission

Admission to the Respiratory Care Program is competitive due to accreditation standards and the availability of clinical placement sites. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Steps to Apply

To be considered for admission, applicants must complete the following:

College Admission
- Apply to Midland College and meet all general admission requirements
Complete an Advising Session with the Program Chair or Clinical Director.
Complete all Prerequisite Courses: Earn a minimum grade of “C” in the following:
- BIOL 2401 , Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 , Anatomy and Physiology II
Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25
Complete a Clinical Observation of a Respiratory Therapist:
- Must be completed within 12 months prior to application submission
Ensure Required Immunizations, in Accordance, with Texas Law, are Up to Date:
- Immunization compliance tracking is provided by CastleBranch. Students must create an account and upload proper documentation.
- Required immunizations:
  - Hepatitis B
  - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  - Varicella
  - Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) - expires after 10 years
  - Bacterial Meningitis (if required by Texas enrollment requirements as listed in the Midland College Catalog).
Complete Clinical Clearance Requirements, including:
- Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
- Influenza Vaccination
- 10-panel Urine Drug Screening
- Background Clearance
- Minimum age of 18 by Fall admission
Complete CPR Training through the American Heart Association as a Professional Rescuer.
Complete all required documentation:
- Clinical Observation Form
International Students: For the purposes of admission to the Program, an international student is defined as a student who did not graduate from a high school in the United States. All international students must demonstrate English language proficiency by taking and passing either:
- TOEFL iBT ($225.00), with minimum scores of:
  - TOEFL Overall Score 79
  - TOEFL Reading Score 18
  - TOEFL Listening Score 20
  - TOEFL Speaking Score 20
  - TOEFL Writing Score 17
- Duolingo English Test ($59.00), with minimum scores of:
  - Duolingo Overall Score 110
  - Duolingo Reading Score 110
  - Duolingo Listening Score 110
  - Duolingo Speaking Score 110
  - Duolingo Writing Score 110

All admissions requirements and application materials are published on the program webpage at https://www.midland.edu/academics/degrees/health/respiratory.php.

Ranking and Admissions

Applicants who meet all minimum eligibility requirements are evaluated using a standardized point system outlined on the program’s webpage.

Applicants are initially ranked based on total admission points earned in designated coursework, which includes prerequisite courses and additional courses from the Care degree plan. Admissions points are awarded only for grades of C or higher as follows:

BIOL 2401, Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 points for A; 3 points for B; 2 points for C
BIOL 2402, Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 points for A; 3 points for B; 2 points for C
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - 4 points for A; 3 points for B; 2 points for C
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - 4 points for A; 3 points for B; 2 points for C
ENGL 1301, Composition I - 4 points for A; 3 points for B; 2 points for C
Previous Degree - 8 points for Masters; 6 points for Bachelors; 4 points for Associates

When applicants have equivalent total admission points, the cumulative GPA is used as a secondary ranking factor.

Program Requirements

Accepted students must:

Take all Respiratory Care courses in sequential order.
Pass all required courses with a minimum grade of “C”.
Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support licensure throughout the duration of the program.
Maintain health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program.

Completion Requirements

To receive an A.A.S. degree in Respiratory Care, a student must:

Complete Midland College General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
Complete all major courses with a “C” or better
Have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better
Pass a written and/or clinical simulation final exam

Learn more about Respiratory Care.

For more information about the Respiratory Care Program, admission criteria, or next steps, contact a Pathways Advisor.

Or, contact:

Kally Eddison
Program Chair, Respiratory Care
keddison@midland.edu

(432) 685-5549

Holly Baker

Clinical Director, Respiratory Care

hbaker@midland.edu

(432) 685-5570

Get Started at MC provides information for new and returning students about how to apply and enroll.

Programs

Associate of Applied Science

A.A.S., Respiratory Care