Respiratory Therapy

South Campus - Windsor (H795)
   - Centre for Applied Health Sciences

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September

Anita Harris
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4014
aharris@stclaircollege.ca

PROGRAM GOALS
This three year advanced diploma program will prepare the graduate to work in the field of respiratory therapy. Curriculum will provide a strong foundation in instrumentation principles, chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, critical thinking and analysis. Simulation labs and clinical placement settings will expose the student to practical learning. The overall program goals and objectives are aligned with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario Standards of Practice and the current National Competency Profile. Graduates of the program must meet the requirements of the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are a wide variety of employment opportunities in a number of diverse settings in which graduates may practice. This includes hospital settings such as ICU, operating and emergency rooms, community agencies, long term care agencies, medical sales and services, educational institutions, patient education, rehabilitation, and research.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
• Grade 12 Mathematics - MCT4C, MAP4C, MHF4U, or MCV4U
• Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

The Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) test may be required for entrance into this program for Fall 2012. There is a fee associated with this test. Please check this program page later for details.

NOTE: This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Apply by February 1 to be considered for this program. See Admission Procedures for details.

For more information, see the Admission Procedures document on the Registrar's Office page.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Students in this program must have basic computer literacy, which includes word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and e-mail.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a pre-requisite for admission because English is the language of instruction in all programs at St. Clair College, and because English is critically important in clinical settings where strong English speaking skills are required to maximize safety and security of patients, staff and the public. Regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, applicants must demonstrate English-language proficiency prior to being accepted. Academically eligible applicants will be required to complete an interview with the Program Chair.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Accepted applicants must submit prior to entry into the program proof of:

• A satisfactory medical examination
• An up-to-date immunization record including tetanus and diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox) and Hepatitis B (including Hepatitis B titre within the last 24 months) and TB skin test
• A current First Aid and CPR “C” Certificate (CPR for Health Care Professionals is recommended)
• NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Test

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS:

Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student’s expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.

Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere within Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere within Ontario and the student is responsible for travel and accommodation costs for these clinical rotations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: H795

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees          $3,761.72
Books & expendable supplies per semester          $600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.