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| Allied Health Sciences |
| RESPIRATORY THERAPY (RTT) |
The Respiratory Therapy Program, administered
by the Allied Health Sciences Department provides students with
the necessary skills and experience to become competent respiratory
therapists. Students receive specialized training in the clinical
care of patients with cardio-respiratory problems.
Upon completing the requirements listed below, students receive
the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and are eligible
to take the Certification and Registry Examinations given by
the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.
Program Policies
In order to maintain eligibility in the program, students must
attain an average of "C" or better in all RTT courses. Students
who fail any Respiratory Therapy course may repeat such course
only once. Students who have been academically dismissed must
attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or above in order
to re-enter the Respiratory Therapy program. BMCC students wishing
to transfer into Respiratory Therapy must also have attained
a GPA of 2.0 or above.
NOTE: Admission to the
RTT sequence occurs in September only. All students must complete
any remedial requirements prior to admission to the RTT sequence.
All students are required to show proof of physical examination,
per New York State Department of Health requirements for hospital
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Respiratory Therapy Requirements |
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| Hours & Contact Info |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Room N-742
tel. 212-220-8335
fax. 212-748-7465 |
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The City University
of New York
