Respiratory therapists provide specialty health-care services in various clinical settings. California has 33 accredited respiratory therapy programs to meet the growing need for respiratory therapists. Three of these programs are near Lancaster. (see reference 1)
Antelope Valley College
The respiratory therapist program at Antelope Valley College confers an associate of science degree in respiratory care/therapy. Prerequisite courses include general biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, with labs, with a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Once admitted, students must have a physical examination to ensure that they have no communicable diseases. Full-time students finish the program in two years. including a summer session. (see reference 2)
Antelope Valley College
3041 W Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536
661-722-6300
avc.edu
Victor Valley College
The respiratory therapy program at Victor Valley College requires students to take college-level intermediate algebra, introductory biology or human biology, and introductory chemistry before they can apply to the program. In addition to the application and school transcripts, students must also submit an essay describing their understanding of the respiratory therapist profession and why they chose to enter this field. Applications are due March 15, and students matriculate in September of the same year. At the end of the two-year program, students receive both an associate of science degree and a certificate. (see reference 3)
Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA 92395
760-245-4271
vvc.edu
San Joaquin Valley College
San Joaquin Valley College offers a respiratory therapy program at its Bakersfield campus. Since San Joaquin Valley College is a private junior college, admission is not as competitive because the cost of tuition is higher. San Joaquin Valley College will send an information packet detailing admission requirements and procedure; applications are not taken online. (see reference 4)
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield Campus
201 New Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
sjvc.edu
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