Erie Community College, State University of New York

RESPIRATORY CARE

Department Notes

A student accepted for matriculation in the Respiratory Care program is responsible for:

• Providing his/her own transportation to the off-campus agencies utilized for the respiratory care curriculum
• Ordering uniforms and special equipment (name tag, stethoscope) early enough to ensure receipt and availability prior to starting clinical
• Upon admission a physical examination is required to ensure candidates are in good physical and mental health and are capable of completing the requirements of the laboratory and clinical portions of the program. An incomplete or unacceptable physical exam may lead to dismissal from the program
• In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other governmental regulations, technical standards that define the essential functions of respiratory care are listed by the department and are used in the lawful and non-discriminatory admission of students
• Ensuring that official college transcripts from other colleges are sent to the North Campus Admissions Office of Erie Community College for possible transfer credit. Students must formally request through the Respiratory Care Department transfer credit by specifying in writing what courses they wish to transfer. An official course description of the course must be submitted with the request
• Students applying for transfer/matriculation into the respiratory care program that have or are attending college either internally or externally must possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Providing his/her own housing when assigned to clinical sites (if necessary)
• If course work continuity cannot be maintained, the department reserves the right to have the student demonstrate his/her skills and knowledge through written and/or oral evaluation
• Because of the critical nature of the profession, deviations from professional conduct may adversely affect the patient’s well-being. Therefore, the department reserves the right to immediately remove the student from didactic, laboratory and clinical course work and/or dismiss that student from the program if the department determines that the student has acted in an unprofessional manner. Appropriate professional conduct is outlined in the clinical manuals
• Successfully complete the program’s capstone assessments administered during the second year

Each student must attain a minimum grade of "C"(2.0) in college courses and a "C+" (2.5) GPA in department courses. Failure to do so may lead to dismissal from the program.