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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: On or before March 18, 2013
RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR FALL 2013
The admissions process for the Respiratory Therapy Program is as follows:
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If not currently enrolled at CPCC, go to the Student Success Center in the Central High Building, and complete an
application to the college or submit an online application. Designate Respiratory Therapy as the program of interest.
If you are a current student see Admissions to change your program of study.
2.
Meet with a college counselor.
3.
Request that an official copy of your high school and college transcripts be sent to CPCC Student Records, PO Box
35009, Charlotte, NC 28235
a.
Fill out the “Request for Transfer of High School/College Grade Form” available in the Admissions office on
the second floor of Central High or on line at www.cpcc.edu. .
b.
Fill out “Request for Transcript Evaluation” after transcripts have been received by the college, also available
on the second floor of Central High in Student Records or on line at www.cpcc.edu.
4.
All applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V at a cost of $45.00.
5.
If you have not had the required English and Math courses you must also take the English and Algebra tests. Schedule
and take placement tests in Central High 248 704.330.6886.
6.
Schedule an interview with program faculty: Jeff Ruiter 704.330.6081 in Belk Building 3116, Lorraine Brodziak
704.330.6795 in Belk Building 3118, or Brian Stearns 704.330.6274 in Belk 3120. This interview will orient you to the
field of respiratory therapy.
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Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program is competitive and is determined by the TEAS results (pg. 2).
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Submit a completed Respiratory Therapy Program application and related documentation on or before March 18, 2013.
The application and all related documentation should be turned in to Ms. Tammi Smith in the Health& Human Services Division,
Belk Building 3139 704.330.6284.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to participate in clinical education experiences at health care facilities, students will be
required to submit results of an annual NC state or national criminal background check and annual drug screen at their
own expense.
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Procedure for Taking TEAS Version V.
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS Test) was developed by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) to predict the
academic readiness of applicants prior to admission into a healthcare program. The TEAS is a four-part, web-based assessment
that includes subtests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English language usage. There are 170 questions in total. The test
can only be taken once every three months. Total testing time for all four test areas is 3 ½ hours. Scoring is automatic; you will
receive your score when you have completed the test.
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Complete the permission slip for the TEAS Test seen below.
Present the permission slip to the Central Campus Cashier’s office in the Central High building and pay the testing fee
there. The cost of the TEAS Test is $45.00. A receipt is issued at the time of payment.
Attach your payment receipt to the permission slip and take both with you to the testing center when ready to take the
test.
The TEAS Test is offered in the Central High Building, room 248, on Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00
pm.
It is recommended that you complete some coursework prior to taking the TEAS. A study guide is available at
Atitesting.com.
Please note: No calculators or dictionaries are allowed during the TEAS test. Use of these will result in
disqualification from the test.
A copy of your TEAS test results MUST be attached to the application.
Total adjusted scores from your test will be added up, then multiplied by 0.10 to calculate the TEAS Test Points Awarded.
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TESTING CENTER PERMISSION SLIP FOR
TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS) Version V.
Please complete this form and take it to the testing center on Central Campus of Central Piedmont Community College, along
with payment receipt, in order to be permitted to take the TEAS Test.
Program
Assessment ID
Respiratory Therapy
2175228
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I have completed all required developmental courses.
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I am prepared to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
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I understand that I can only take this test once every three months.
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I understand that there is a non-refundable $45.00 fee each time I take the exam.
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No calculators or dictionaries may be used during the exam.
NAME ______________________________ NAME ________________________________
Printed
Signature
DATE _________________________
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Essential Functions
Respiratory Care students must demonstrate numerous competencies representing all three learning domains: cognitive,
psychomotor, and affective. Students learn, practice, and verify these competencies in a number of settings, including the
classroom, laboratory, and clinic.
To achieve the required competencies in the classroom setting, respiratory therapy students must perceive, assimilate, and
integrate information from a variety of sources. These sources include oral instruction, printed material, visual media, and live
demonstrations. Students must participate in classroom discussions, give oral reports, and pass written and computer-based
examination of various formats. Completion of these tasks requires cognitive skills, such as reading, writing, and problemsolving. To be physically capable of the classroom work, students must, with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to
hear, see, speak, sit, and touch.
Respiratory care laboratories provide students with the opportunity to view demonstrations, evaluate and practice with medical
devices, and perform stimulated clinical procedures. In addition to the cognitive skills required in the classroom, students must
demonstrate psychomotor skills in manipulating patients and equipment, as well as general professional behaviors like teambuilding and interpersonal communications. To satisfy laboratory requirements, students must perform all procedures without
critical error. This requires high levels of cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor function. In addition to the physical
capabilities for classroom work, the laboratories require students, with or without reasonable accommodation, to assemble
equipment, stand while using both hands to perform procedures, perform fine motor skills, and perform procedures requiring
considerable strength. Examples of the latter procedures include turning and moving patients, endotracheal intubation, and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Clinical education in respiratory care involves application of skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory settings to actual
patients in the clinical setting. In addition to the cognitive skills required in those settings, students must demonstrate skills in
patient assessment, clinical reasoning, problem-solving, synthesizing care plans, and trouble-shooting equipment. Professional
behaviors required for clinical training include constructive responses to situations involving emergencies, deaths, stress,
frustrating situations, and complex interactions with other members of the health care team. Students must also demonstrate
respect for others empathy responsibility, efficiency, integrity, and initiative. In addition to the physical capabilities required
during the classroom and laboratory sessions, clinical training includes moving with or without reasonable accommodation
between patient care areas, and meeting the mental and physical demands of twelve-hour shifts.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
COURSE
CREDIT HOURS
BIO 163 (within the last five years)
*NOTE: BIO 163 must be completed prior to the beginning of Spring Semester 2014.
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COM 120 or
COM 231 or
COM 110
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ENG 111 and
ENG 112 or
ENG 113 or
ENG 114
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One 3 credit hour course in Mathematics see the approved list
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One 3 credit hour course in Social Science see the approved list
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One 3 credit hour course in Humanities & Fine Arts see the approved list
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Chemistry Requirements: Students must complete, with a grade of C or better, CHM 121 and 121A or
higher within the last five years. Otherwise, they should enroll in CHM 121 and 121A or arrange with
Science Division Director to take the CLEP examination. Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy
program is contingent upon successful completion of the Chemistry requirement by the end of Fall
Semester 2012.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM APPLICATION
2013
This checklist and all related documentation must be completed and submitted to Ms. Tammi Smith in Belk Building 3139. It is
your responsibility to make sure that this application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NAME _______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
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STUDENT ID # ____________________________
DATE ____________________
PHONE: _________________________(Home)__________________________ (Cell)
EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________
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Complete a CPCC application.
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Have official high school and college transcripts sent to the college. Attach copies to this application.
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If needed, complete required placement tests.
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Complete interview with program faculty.
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Successfully complete any required developmental classes with a grade of “C” or better.
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Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). (Copies attached)
POINT ACCUMULATION: For TEAS points move the decimal to the left; if (ex. 80.5 = 8.05)
CATEGORY
ITEM
SCORE
TEAS: Score from the TEAS report Reading Score
Math Score
Adjusted Individualized Score
Sum of ITEMS 1,2 & 3 =Total Points
Reminder:
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Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program is contingent upon successful completion of the Chemistry
requirement by the end of Fall Semester 2012
BIO 163 must be completed prior to the beginning of Spring Semester 2014
I verify that the student stated above has completed all of the requirements for consideration for admission into the
Respiratory Therapy Program.
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Admission Specialist Signature
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Date
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Faculty Signature
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Date
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