School of Health Sciences
Respiratory Care Program
Associate of Science Degree
Ivy Tech Community
College of Indiana
Application
Packet
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
http://www.ivytech.edu
Susan Pearson, MPA, RRT, NPS
Program Chair
574-830-0375 ex 6375
spearson12@ivytech.edu
Deb Nicholson, BS, RRT
Director of Clinical Education
574-830-0375 ex 5724
dnicholson46@ivytech.edu
Revised 8/2014
Ivy Tech is an accredited, equal opportunity, affirmative action institution of higher education.
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IMPORTANT
1. YOU MUST ATTEND AN INFORMATION
SESSION TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM!
To get a copy of the Information Session Schedule:
Stop by the Admissions Office at the Elkhart County Campus or
Division of Health, room 3100 at the South Bend Campus
or
Contact Professor Pearson spearson12@ivytech.edu or Professor
Nicholson dnicholson46@ivytech.edu, and a schedule will be
emailed to you.
2. READ THE STATEWIDE RESPIRATORY
CARE PROGRAM OVERVIEW &
APPLICATION PROCESS HANDBOOK
PRIOR TO ATTENDING AN
INFORMATION SESSION.
This handbook can be found on the Ivy Tech Website:
http://www.ivytech.edu/respiratory-care/index.html
click on “Respiratory Care Handbook”
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Table of Contents
Statewide Respiratory Care Program Overview & Application Process
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Hospital (Clinical) Affiliate Information Overview
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Hospital Job Shadow Sites
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Estimated Program Expenses
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Program Course Sequencing for Region 2
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Respiratory Care Program Chair Contact Information
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Application Check List
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Application Form
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Information Session Attendance Verification Form
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BOOKLET DISCLAIMER
This booklet is intended to supply accurate information to the reader. The College
reserves the right to change the Program and course requirements; however, every
effort will be made to inform students of any program changes. This handout and its
provisions are not in any way a contract between an applicant and the College.
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RESPIRATORY CARE Program Overview & Application Process
All students interested in applying to the respiratory care program are required to read the
Statewide Respiratory Care Program Overview & Application Process which can be found on
the Ivy Tech Website: http://www.ivytech.edu/respiratory-care/index.html . This handbook
covers general information about the Respiratory Care Program, Application Procedures,
Curriculum, Evaluation of Student Learning, Student Responsibilities, Financial Information,
Graduation information and a Verification Form.
Clinical Affiliate Information Overview
The required clinical courses for the respiratory care program for region 2 are conducted at
the following clinical affiliates: Elkhart General Hospital; IU Health at Goshen Hospital;
Kosciusko Community Hospital; Lakeland HealthCare in Niles and St. Joseph MI; Memorial
Hospital & Health Systems; Memorial Home Care; Saint Joseph Regional Medical Centers in
Mishawaka and Plymouth, and Kindred Hospital The list of clinical affiliates may change to
meet the needs of the program. Students must provide their own transportation and gas to
their clinical experience. Transportation is not provided by the college.
Clinical times vary between day, evening and night shifts. Day shift may start as early as 6:00
a.m., evening shift may start as early as 2 p.m. and night shift may start as early as 10 p.m.
Clinical shifts may vary from 8.5 hours to 12.5 hours each. Final decision on assigned
rotations and times will be made by the program faculty. Personal requests for hospital
placement or shifts cannot be granted.
Students in the program will receive a Clinical Handbook which details all the policies and
procedures relating to the Hospital Clinical component. The information below is intended to
give students a brief overview of clinical requirements and does not replace the Clinical
Handbook.
In choosing a career in Respiratory Care students will be expected to follow professional
dress code requirements and professional and academic code of conduct and behavior.
Specific uniform requirements and health forms will be given to students when they are
admitted in the program.
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Hospital Job Shadow Sites
It is strongly recommended that prospective students complete a Job Shadow at one of the
hospitals listed below. Job shadowing is the best way to see first hand what the profession
entails and also provides an opportunity for the student to ask questions.
You can contact any of the hospitals listed below to make arrangements to visit. Most
hospitals require a current TB skin test taken within 6 months of the visit. If needed, TB skin
tests can be obtained through the health department for a nominal fee.
Please wear professional attire for your visit such as casual dress slacks or skirt, shirt or
blouse with sleeves, and closed-toe low-healed shoes. Examples of clothing that is
unacceptable: sandals, flip-flops, spiked-healed shoes, sleeveless shirts or blouses, tank tops,
t-shirts with iron-on decals, shorts, and/or jeans.
Hospital
Elkhart General Hospital
600 East Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46515
Contact Person
Dawn Kujawski
Phone Number
574-523-3204
IU Health at Goshen Hospital
200 High Park Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526
Marsha Schelling
(574) 364-1000
Extension 2533
Lakeland HealthCare
1234 Napier Avenue
St. Joseph, MI
49085
Memorial Hospital
615 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Kori Albers
269-927-5193
Please request an
instruction sheet for
the on-line
application.
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Estimated Program Expenses
The following is an estimate of the cost for the Respiratory courses once accepted into the program.
Credit hour fee: Fees below are in-state fees and are subjective to change without notice.
Fall semester, RESP 121, RESP 123 & RESP 129:
Respiratory 12 credit hours X $126.15
Lab Kit
Respiratory Books & software
Uniforms (November)
Technology Fee
Drug Screen/Criminal background
Total Estimate
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$1,513.80
200.00
800 .00
120.00
60.00
111.00
,804.80
**All students must also obtain, at their own expense, a physical examination including a two MMR,
two Varicella, Flu shot, TB test, the Hepatitis B vaccine series, CPR certification (Level C),
Spring semester, RESP 122, 125, 126 , 134 & 137:
Respiratory 13 credit hours X $131.15
Respiratory Books
Technology Fee
Total Estimate
Summer semester, RESP 221 & 219:
Respiratory 6 credit hours X $131.15
Respiratory Books & software
Technology Fee
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Total Estimate
1,704.95
350.00
60.00
$2114.95
786.90
150.00
60.00
$996.90
Second Fall semester, RESP 220, 226 and 222:
Respiratory 8 credit hours X $131.15
=
$ 1,049.20
Respiratory Books
=
400.00
Technology Fee
=
60.00
Repeat drug screen and criminal background
=
76.00
Total Estimate
$1,585.20
**All students must repeat TB and flu shots annually at their own expense
Second Spring semester, RESP 224, 229, 237:
Respiratory 7 credit hours
X $131.15
Respiratory Books
RESP Board Self-Assessment Exams
Technology Fee
CAAP Assessment
Total Estimate
Estimated Grand Total for Respiratory Professional Courses
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$ 918.05
350.00
130.00
60.00
22.00
$1,480.05
$ 8,981.90
*Medical expenses vary depending on facility and type of insurance plan coverage.
**Tuition and technology fees are estimated based on current scale for in-state residents. Cost does not reflect remedial courses, if required.
Book prices vary from semester to semester.
***Total estimated cost does not include all the variable items listed
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Respiratory Care Curriculum
Region 2
Course
Title
Credit hours
Prerequisite Courses – 18 - 19 Credits
ENGL 111
English Comp
MATH 123
Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 123 or higher)
CHEM 1XX
Chemistry Elective
BIOL 2XX
Microbiology 201 or 211
ANPY 101
Anatomy & Physiology I
ANPY 102
Anatomy & Physiology II
General Education Requirements – 7 Credits
PSYC 101 or
Introduction to Psychology or
SOCI 111
Introduction to Sociology
3
3
3
3-4
3
3
3
COMM 101 or
COMM 102
Fundamentals of Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communications
3
IVY 1XX
Life Skills Elective
1
Professional Courses – 46 Credits
Fall:
RESP 121
Intro to Respiratory Care
RESP 123
Cardiopulmonary Physiology
RESP 129
Respiratory Pharmacology
6
3
3
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12 Credits
Spring:
RESP 134
RESP 137
RESP 122
RESP 125
RESP 126
Clinical Application I (8 wks)
Clinical Application II (8wks)
Therapeutic Modalities
Critical Care I
Clinical Medicine I
2
2
3
3
3
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13 Credits
Summer:
RESP 221
RESP 219
Cardiopulmonary Diagnosis
Clinical Application in Critical Care 1
4
2
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6 Credits
Fall:
RESP 220
RESP 222
RESP 226
Clinical Application in Critical Care 2
Critical Care II
Continuing Care
3
3
2
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8 Credits
Spring:
RESP 224
RESP 237
RESP 229
Clinical Medicine II
Clinical Application of Advanced Critical & Specialty Rotations
Emergency Management
3
3
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7 Credits
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If you are interested in applying to more than one respiratory care
program, for each program you wish to apply, you must attend an
information session at each campus and/or meet with the program chair:
Ivy Tech Community College, Respiratory Care Program Chair Contact Information:
Bloomington – Jennifer Purdue, MA, RRT-NPS, RN, AE-C, CLNC
812-330-6334
jpurdue3@ivytech.edu
Fort Wayne – Jennifer Brink, BS, RRT, RPFT
260-480-4270
jbrink@ivytech.edu
Indianapolis – Charity Bowling, MA, RRT
317-921-4211
cbowling17@ivytech.edu
Lafayette – Peggy James, MBA, RRT, CPFT
765-269-5207
pjames@ivytech.edu
Sellersburg – Jan Gray, RRT
812-246-3301 ext. 4194
jgray124@ivytech.edu
Elkhart County Campus – Susan Pearson, MPA, RRT-NPS
574-830-0375 ext. 6375
spearson12@ivytech.edu
Eastern Indiana Respiratory Care Educational Consortium – Darlisha Averitte, MBA, RRT,
RCP
765-599-2613
ext. 4015
daverette1@ivytech.edu
Northwest – Sue Layhew, MA, RRT
219-981-1111 ext. 2350
slayhew@ivytech.edu
Terre Haute – Brooke Truxal, BS, RRT
812-298-2370
btruxal@ivytech.edu
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Respiratory Therapy Program Application Checklist
STEP ONE:
Apply to the College; and make an appointment to take the Accuplacer assessment.
Submit an official copy of your high school and college/university transcripts to
Registrar’s office.
STEP TWO:
Make an appointment to meet with an advisor for general education advising.
Complete the required six prerequisite courses by the end of the spring semester.
Attend a Respiratory Care Information Session before March 1st
Arrange a hospital visit to job shadow a respiratory therapist (strongly
recommended).
Complete the TEAS test by March 1st.
Submit Respiratory Application Packet by March 1st which includes:
☐ Respiratory Application Form
☐ Valid TEAS Test Scores (scores are valid for 2 years)
☐ Unofficial Transcripts which includes all transfer credit
☐ Information Session Attendance Verification form
☐ Verification for Receipt of Program Application Overview Handbook Form
Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Mail your complete application packet to:
Prof. Susan Pearson
Ivy Tech Community College
22531 County Road 18
Office 403
Goshen, IN 46528
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Application Form for Respiratory Care Program
Due March 1st
Mail Complete Application Packet to:
Professor S. Pearson, 22531 County Road 18, Office 403, Goshen, IN 46528
Name:
Student ID Number: C
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone Number:
Secondary Phone Number:
Ivy Tech Email Address:
I am applying for admission into to the Respiratory Care Program. I understand that the program is
competitive and I must first be accepted. I have completed or am in the process of completing the
required six (6) prerequisite courses. Included with this application are my valid TEAS test results,
Information Session Attendance Verification form, Verification for Receipt of Program Application
Overview Handbook Form, and unofficial copy of my Ivy Tech Transcript. I understand that all transfer
credit must be on my Ivy Tech transcript to be counted.
_____________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
___________________
Date
Next to each required Prerequisite Course listed below, please record your grade earned. For courses you have
not yet completed, please indicate the semester you plan to take the course(s).
APHY 101
____________
ENGL 111
____________
APHY 102
____________
MATH 123 or higher
____________
CHEM 1XX
____________
BIOL 201 or 211
____________
How did you become interested in a career in Respiratory Care?
☐ Recommended by friend/family member
☐ Recommended by a Respiratory Therapist
☐ High school counselor/teacher
☐ College web site
☐ College counselor/instructor
☐ Friend or family member with lung disorder
☐ Other: ___________________________
Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the application packet is complete.
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Respiratory Care
Information Session
Attendance Verification Form
Student Name:
Date Attended:
Time:
Campus:
RESP Faculty Signature:
Respiratory faculty signature required to verify student attendance.
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