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Respiratory Care
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Respiratory Care

Respiratory therapists help patients who have difficulty breathing.

Admission and Tuition

Respiratory Care professional course cohorts vary by semester. Your admissions counselor will let you know the upcoming cohort start dates when you apply. 

You may apply during the open application period for consideration for the next upcoming start date. Applicants may begin general education coursework in any semester, including Spring (January), Summer (May), or Fall (September.)  

Below we'll cover the application process and the criteria we look for when reviewing applications. You'll also be able to quickly reference the tuition and fees for this program, and find information about applying for financial aid. This program does qualify for federal financial aid.

The Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program (CoARC 200654) at Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton, Massachusetts holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self-Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit) to be allowed to admit students.

It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s).

The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation. 

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN 37690.
Website: http://coarc.com/

Please see below for regulations regarding professional licensure in your state.

Application

All applicants are responsible for submitting or completing the following:

  • Completed application for admission, with non-refundable application fee
  • Documentation of high school graduation, GED completion, or other state approved equivalency credential
  • Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended (if applicable)
  • Official Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam scores

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an American high school or college may be asked to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Summary

  • about 2 years to complete
  • Hybrid
  • Associate degree
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Submitting your application materials

Mail or drop off to

Labouré College of Healthcare
Attn: Admissions
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186

Email to

admissions@laboure.edu 

Fax to

(617) 296-7947
Attn: Admissions

Official transcripts must be either hard copy or electronic. 

  • Hard copy: transcripts must arrive in their originally sealed, never-before-opened envelopes
  • Electronic: transcripts must be delivered electronically directly to admissions@laboure.edu using a verified electronic transcript service

Application fees may be paid online at the time of application submission, or submitted as check, money order, or credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover only). 

  • Check or money order must be made payable to Labouré College of Healthcare
  • Credit card payments can be made over the phone to (617) 322-3517. Please specify "application fee" as your reason for payment.

Admission Criteria

The Admissions team evaluates all applicants on the following minimum criteria outlined below, as well as the program-specific criteria outlined below.

  • Evidence of graduation from an accredited high school, completion of a GED with a minimum standard score of 150 for each test, or completion of the HiSET with a minimum standard score of 45

  • A strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and science

Respiratory Care Program-Specific Admissions Criteria and Prerequisites for Academic Year 2023-2024 (begins Fall 2023)

Cumulative GPA

A 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who are: 

  • High School/GED/HiSET completers with no college coursework
  • Transfer students and associate degree holders
  • Bachelor's degree holders

A 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who hold a master's degree or doctorate. 

ATI TEAS Exam

All applicants must submit ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. The ATI TEAS scores must be from an official testing center and submitted as part of the application.

A minimum score in each section of the TEAS is as follows:

Reading
69%
Math
63%
English
60%
Science
46%

Students may repeat the ATI TEAS a total of 2 times within 12 months (365 days) of taking the exam. Results are valid for 3 years from the acceptance term. 

Prerequisites

Prerequisites can vary based upon your level of education. Please review the chart below.  

 Level of Education Prerequisites


High School/GED/HiSET completion
(no college coursework completed)*

*Applicants who earned high school equivalency more than 5 years prior to acceptance term must follow transfer student requirements below.


Math: Two (2) years of math - one year must be algebra. 

Science: One (1) year of laboratory sciences (ie Life Science with lab).
Transfer Students and Associate Degree Holders  

Math: One (1) 3-credit college-level algebra course with a final grade of C+ or higher

Science^: One (1) 4-credit college-level life science course with accompanying laboratory with a final grade of C+ or higher
Students with a Prior Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree


Math: One (1) 3-credit college-level algebra course with a final grade of C+ or higher

Science^: One (1) 4-credit college-level life science course with accompanying laboratory with a final grade of C+ or higher


^ Science courses taken more than 5 years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated.

Notes: Accepted students are required to attend My Academic Plan (MAP) and are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least two weeks before beginning their first semester.

Professional Licensure

Educational institutions are required to publish whether their programs fulfill educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification, and are required to inform prospective students whether their degree upon graduation will qualify them to work in the state where they are located. You can read more about the regulations here.

Pre-Health Professions Pathway via the Associate of Science in Health Science

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to enter the Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program may discuss their options with their admissions counselor. Options may include applying to the Associate of Science in Health Science program and enrolling in courses that are included in the Pre-Health Professions Pathway.

The Pre-Health Professions Pathway is designed to prepare students for the Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy, or Respiratory Care at Labouré. 

These students may earn admission into their desired program by earning a minimum CGPA 0f 2.7 in the following courses: 

  • MAT 1020: Math for Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • HUM 1010: Introduction to Humanities (3 credits)
  • ANA 1010: Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 credits)
  • ANA 1120: Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 credits)

Upon completion of the above Pathway coursework, students will be required to take the TEAS and then may submit a Change of Major Form for Matriculated Students to the Admissions Office to request an internal transfer into their chosen program. 

Students who complete the Pre-Health Professions Pathway and successfully change their major will not be required to repeat MAP, and will count all of the above courses toward meeting their Arts & Sciences/general education course requirements in their new program.

Pathway courses must be completed at Labouré with a minimum CGPA of 2.7. A minimum grade of C+ is required for ANA 1010, ANA 1120, and MAT 1020.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or give us a call at (617) 315-1654.

2023-2024 Tuition and Fees 

Tuition is based on the number of credits you take each semester.

The cost is $1,025 per credit for professional courses and $675 per credit for arts and sciences courses in the respiratory care program, plus the cost of books and supplies. Financial aid can help you pay for your program. 

Additional fees include: 

  • Admissions Application Fee: $25
  • Matriculation Fee: $250 (paid by the Admission Deposit)
  • Registration fee: $100 per semester
  • Technology Fee: $40 per credit
  • Graduation Fee: $250
    This fee will be charged in the last semester at the College to cover the cost of graduation processing.

All fees are non-refundable

Massachusetts requires that all students enrolled in nine or more credits each semester have health insurance. Read more about this requirement.

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