Respiratory Care STEPS Session

1. Respiratory Care Degree
5 semester program
Admission is based on weighted criteria.
Applications Due:
May 1st – 31st – for a seat in the Fall
semester (August) class. 16 students will
be accepted on the Grand Strand Campus.
Early, late, or incomplete applications will
not be reviewed for admission.

2. To Apply for the Respiratory Care program
you must:
1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, which includes paying the
$30 application fee, submitting official high school and college
transcripts and submitting the “Additional
Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit”(Background
Check Affidavit). The Affidavit is viewable on slide 3 and may
be printed from the “Forms” box on the Libguides page.
2. Complete the requirements for one of the two Respiratory
Care Application options you will see on slide 4.
3. Successfully complete all Respiratory Care prerequisite
courses (viewable on slide 5) being used in the application
process with minimum grades of C and a GPA of 2.50. All
courses must be within the required time limits: 5 years for
BIO 211 and 225 and 10 years for MAT 110 or 120.
4. Submit a completed application to the Admissions office on
any campus during the application period of May 1st – May 31st.

3. This is an
example of the
Additional
Admission
Placement
Requirement
Affidavit. The
full document
may be found in
the Forms box on
the Libguides
page. Complete
and submit the
Affidavit to the
Admissions office.
Do not complete
the Background
Check or Drug
Screen process
until after
receiving
notification of
being accepted
into your program
and receiving
instructions on
when to do so.

4. Option B: Must
complete all 7
prerequisite courses
with a 2.50 GPA, and
complete BIO 211 (5
yrs.), BIO 225(5 yrs.),
and MAT 110 or 120
(10 yrs.) in the
required time limits.
Minimum grade of C
on all courses.
Option A: Must have a
2.50 GPA on core
courses completed, be
eligible for ENG 101,
MAT 120 and BIO 210,
and score a 70+ on the
TEAS. Time limits on
math and BIO courses
apply. Minimum grade
of C on all courses.
Two Options for
applying for the
Respiratory Care
Associates Degree

5. Respiratory Care Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101* – English Composition
PSY 201 – General Psychology
Humanities – choose one humanities(ART 101, 105, 108, ENG
201,202,205,206,208,209,214,224,FRE 201,202,HIS
101,102,201,202, MUS 105, PHI 101, 110, 201, REL 103, SPA 201, 202,
THE 101
MAT 110 or 120** – College Algebra or Probability and Statistics (10 yr.
time limit)
BIO 210 ***– Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II(5 yr. time limit)
BIO 225 – Microbiology (5 yr. time limit)
*English Progression/dependent on test scores: ENG 032 - ENG 100 - ENG 101 – ENG 102
**Math Progression/dependent on test scores: MAT 032 - MAT 101 - MAT 120
MAT 032 - MAT 101 - MAT 102 - MAT 110
***BIO 210 has a prerequisite of BIO 101, BIO 112 or CHM 110 or the required test scores:
Accuplacer: Sentence Skills – 81, Reading – 75, Algebra - 75
Compass: Reading – 85, Writing – 78, Algebra – 46
SAT: Verbal - 480, Math – 460
ACT: Reading -19, English – 19, Math-19

6. Option A
Applying with a TEAS test score
Students with a score of 70 or higher on
the TEAS may apply to the Respiratory
Care program prior to completing the core
courses.
To apply with this option students must be
eligible to take BIO 210, ENG 101, and MAT
120, have a 2.50 GPA, and have minimum
grades of C in all prerequisite courses
completed. Courses not within the required
time limits will have to be re-taken while in
the Respiratory Care program.

7. TEAS TEST INFORMATION
Pre - registration is required at www.atitesting.com
Cost : approximately $71.00 (may vary)
Version: 5
170-questions, multiple-choice with a time limit of 209 minutes.
Reading Section is 58 minutes with 48 questions
Science Section is 66 minutes with 54 questions
English and Language Usage Section is 34 minutes with 34 questions
Mathematics Section is 51 minutes with 34 questions (calculators are not
permitted)
May retest every 3 months – retesting without waiting 3 months
will void new score
Scores are valid for 2 years
Time: Generally on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Place: Bldg. 1000, Speir Building, Grand Strand Campus
Dates: Please check www.atitesting.com for test dates.

8. TEAS Test Prep Resources @ the HGTC Library
Books (Available for 3-week checkout)**
CN GS GT
Complete TEAS V! : Test of Essential Academic Skills study guide and practice
tests
1 1 1
McGraw-Hill's 5 TEAS practice tests 1
Reserves (Available for 3-hour, Library Use Only checkout)
Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V 2 2 1
Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) : Reading,
mathematics, science and English and language usage
1
eBooks (Available for 3-week checkout)
Teas Crash Course Book (1 copy)
McGraw-Hill Education 5 Teas Practice Tests (1 copy)
**When all HGTC books are checked out, please use PASCAL Delivers (a state-wide
interlibrary loan service). When searching in the HGTC catalog, click the PASCAL icon
to check the combined catalog of SC colleges and universities for TEAS titles.
Learning Express Library (linked on the home page of the HGTC Library's website) is
another online resource with practice tests and study materials for nursing and
health science entrance exams in addition to the COMPASS exam. Both of these
alternatives are FREE.
Questions? http://libanswers.hgtc.edu/
Study Guides are also available for purchase in the bookstore, Barnes and Noble
and Amazon.

9. Option B:
Applying with Prerequisites completed
Must have a 2.50 GPA after completing the following
prerequisite courses. All grades must be C or higher and
completed within the required time limits.
 ENG 101 English Composition I (ENG 032 – ENG 100 – ENG 101)
 PSY 201 General Psychology
 Humanities Choose one: (ART 101, ART 105, ART 108, ENG 201, ENG 202,
205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 209, HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 201, HIS 202,
MUS 105, PHI 101, PHI 110, REL 103, THE 101)
 BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I
 BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II (5 yr. time limit)
 BIO 225 Microbiology (5 yr. time limit)
 MAT 110 or 120 College Algebra or Probability and Statistics
(10 yr. time limit)
Math Progression: MAT 032 – MAT 101 – MAT 120
MAT 032 – MAT 101 – MAT 102 – MAT 110

10. Weighted Criteria for Acceptance
The scoring criteria in the next slide is used to
determine which applicants will be accepted into
the Respiratory Care Degree. The 16 students with
the highest number of points are accepted during
the May application period to begin the Fall
semester(August) courses on the Grand Strand
Campus.
Every year scores vary. Acceptance depends on
your points vs. the points of the other applicants
at that time. Therefore, admissible points may
change each review period.
Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program is
limited and competitive. There is no guarantee of
acceptance. Your grades are very important. Even
though the minimum GPA requirement is 2.50 you
should strive for a much higher GPA.

11. Associate Degree Respiratory Care
Technician Scoring Criteria
Option A OR Option B
Composite TEAS Score of Points
Earned
Completed 7 general education GPA
(BIO210, BIO211, BIO225, ENG101,
MAT110/MAT120, PSY201, and
Humanities)
Points
Earned
97.1-100 12 3.88-4.0 GPA 10
94.1-97.0 11 3.76-3.87 GPA 9
91.1-94.0 10 3.63-3.75 GPA 8
88.1-91.0 9 3.51-3.62 GPA 7
85.1-88.0 8 3.38-3.5 GPA 6
82.1-85.0 7 3.26-3.37 GPA 5
79.1-82.0 6 3.13-3.25 GPA 4
76.1-79.0 5 3.01-3.12 GPA 3
73.1-76.0 4 2.88-3.0 GPA 2
70.0-73.0 3 2.5-2.87 GPA 1
Completed at least 8 credit hours of
the 7 general education courses
(BIO210, BIO211, BIO225, ENG101,
MAT110/MAT120, PSY201, and
Humanities) from HGTC or CCU
2
Horry or Georgetown County
Resident (as established by the
College)
1 Horry or Georgetown County
Resident (as established by the
College)
1
Total Points Total Points

12. Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!
Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is
important!!! Try these options to increase your points
Retake the TEAS - Your score is not high enough for points or you want to
obtain more points for your score? You can retake the TEAS– just be sure to
wait three months in between each time you take it.
Take 8 credit hours of your prerequisite/General Ed courses at HGTC or
Coastal Carolina University – this will give you 2 more points in Option B.
Apply for and obtain residency status – go to www.hgtc.edu/residency for a
residency application. Obtaining a South Carolina driver’s license and car
registration (if the car is in your name) are normally an important part of this
process. Read the application and instructions carefully.
Apply with the best grades possible! The grades in your prereq courses play a
large part in acceptance for Option B. Have a C in MAT 120? Consider retaking
it, or take MAT 110 (has a prereq of MAT 102) to achieve a higher grade.
Achieving an A in either may increase your GPA high enough to get another
point on your application. Have a C in your humanities? Why not try a
different humanities course and strive for a higher grade to increase your GPA
and points. You can use the calculator on the Libguides page to see how much
your GPA will increase by retaking a course, or taking a different course in
the same prereq category (such as math or humanities), and receiving a
higher grade. Always check with financial aid before retaking courses as it
may affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress if you retake too many or
already have W’s, F’s or D’s in other courses.

13. The following requirements must be completed AFTER initial
acceptance into the program.
The college will provide you with the instructions about when
and how to complete these requirements if you are notified of
acceptance. Please plan ahead to cover the costs of these items.
Failure to complete these requirements within the designated
time frame will prohibit your progression into the program.
• Submit $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket expense
– not covered by financial aid.
• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $112.00.
The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in a student being
removed from the desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine
applicant’s eligibility to participate in clinical studies based on their policies. If
you complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will
have to redo it and pay the $112 again. The Background Check, drug
screening, and payment of $112, will be required each semester while in the
program.
• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations.
(Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)
• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through
HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at
www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs approximately$69. You will also
purchase a book and a mask.

14. Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but are not limited to the
items listed here. These are approximate and costs may vary slightly.
Item Description Fixed Cost Amount Variable Cost Amount
(New HGTC Student)
Application Fee for Admissions $30
Criminal Background Check $75
Urine Drug Screen $37
Clinical Requirements: Immunizations, etc.
a. CPR
b. Physical Exam
c. PPD
d. Influenza
e. TDAP
f. MMR Titer
g. Varicella Titer
$40 - $70
$45 - $100
$25 - $65
$20 - $30
$50 - $100
$50 - $90
$40 - $50
Additional Charges Depends on Individual Titer Results:
a. MMR Vaccines
b. Varicella Vaccines
c. Hep B Vaccines
$85 - $130
$130 - $200
$65 - $150
Online General Hospital Orientation $10
Textbooks & Other Course Materials, Resources for Labs/Lectures $,1600 - $2,600
Other Supplies for Clinical/Labs such as uniforms, shoes, stethoscope, etc. $150 - $250
Kettering Testing Fees
DataARC Fees
NBRC Testing Package
TMC Exam
$85
$60
$170
$190
SC State Board of Respiratory Care Practitioner
Application Fee, Board Exam Fee, Background Check and/or Fingerprint Fees $90 - $250
Tuition Costs & Other Application Fees $8,900 - $16,200
Medical Professional Liability Insurance* ($6)
Subtotal
$663 $11,250 $20,215
Grand Total (per student): Estimated Amount
w/o add’l charges $12,142 - $20,907
w/o add’l charges $12,422 - $21,387
*This amount is paid by HGTC.

15. Respiratory Care is a 5 semester program which begins in the Fall (August) on the Grand
Strand Campus. Classes and clinicals associated with this program are during the day. Once
accepted you will attend year round, including summer. Please plan ahead financially as you
may not receive financial aid for the summer.
If you have already completed and passed the core courses, such as PSY 201, ENG 101, etc.,
prior to beginning the program, you do not have to retake them in the program.
Clinicals will vary by semester but may require 1-2 days a week. Students may have to travel
up to a 50 mile radius to fulfill clinical requirements.
First Semester: Fall Second Semester: Spring
RES 101 Introduction to Respiratory Care 3 RES 111 Pathophysiology 2
RES 121 Respiratory Skills I 4 RES 131 Respiratory Skills II 4
RES 246 Respiratory Pharmacology 2 RES 232 Respiratory Therapeutic s 2
RES 152 Clinical Applications I 3 RES 154 Clinical Applications II 4
TOTAL 12 TOTAL 12
Third Semester: Summer Fourth Semester: Fall
RES 141 Respiratory Skills III 5 RES 204 Neonatal/Pediatric Care 3
RES 220 Hemodynamic M onitory 1 RES 236 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics 3
RES 235 Respiratory Diagnostics 4 RES 253 Advanced Clinical Studies I 6
RES 249 Comprehensive Applications 2
TOTAL 10 TOTAL 12
Fifth Semester: Spring
RES 207 Management in Respiratory Care 2
RES 242 Adv. Respiratory Care Transition 1
RES 244 Advanced Respiratory Skills I 4
RES 254 Advanced Clinical Studies II 7
TOTAL 14 Total Credit Hours 84

16. The following requirements must be completed AFTER initial
acceptance into the program.
The college will provide you with the instructions about when
and how to complete these requirements if you are notified of
acceptance. Please plan ahead to cover the costs of these items.
Failure to complete these requirements within the designated
time frame will prohibit your progression into the program.
• Submit a $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket
expense – not covered by financial aid.
• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $112.00.
The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in a student being
removed from the desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine
applicant’s eligibility to participate in clinical studies based on their policies. If
you complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will
have to redo it and pay the $112 again. The Background Check, drug
screening, and payment of $112 will be required each semester while in the
program.
• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations.
(Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)
• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through
HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at
www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs approximately$69. You will also
purchase a book and a mask.

17. Thank you for completing the Respiratory
Care Associates Degree STEPS session.
HGTC reserves the right to change the program
admission requirements at any time. You will
be required to adhere to any changes made at
the time you submit your application.
Please review and submit the checklist, below
the STEPS session on the Libguides page, to
receive credit for viewing this required
session.
Please include your H number (Student ID
number) when submitting the checklist.