Costa Mesa,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate in Science in Respiratory Care in Costa Mesa, CA United States | Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College
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Costa Mesa, CA United States
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Qualification
Associate's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
15,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Respiratory Care is an allied health specialty dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with acute and chronic diseases affecting the pulmonary system. Respiratory Care Practitioners/Respiratory Therapists work in all areas within the hospital, especially within the critical care areas with patients who are in a life-threatening phase of their illness. Additionally, some Respiratory Care Practitioners/Respiratory Therapists work with home care agencies to treat patients in their homes. Duties include analysis of pulmonary function and arterial blood gases, life support ventilation, CPR, assessment of pulmonary status, airway care, plus other related duties. Specialties in Respiratory Care include adult critical care, neonatal and pediatric critical care, pulmonary function testing, home care and rehabilitation, management, and education.
The Respiratory Care program at Orange Coast College is a two-year Associate in Science Degree program beginning each fall semester. Courses within the program include lectures, skills application of procedures and techniques in a laboratory setting on campus, and approximately 1000 hours of clinical practice. Clinical practice is within area hospitals performing the latest procedures in medicine. There is also a series including discussions with physicians.
The Respiratory Care program at Orange Coast College is a fully accredited entry-level practitioner program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Program graduates are eligible candidates for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensure in the state of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) requires the RRT credential and satisfying all other requirements for licensure set forth by the Respiratory Care Board of California. The employment outlook for Respiratory Care Practitioners/ Respiratory Therapists is good throughout the United States.
National Credential: CRT and RRT issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care. State License: Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
The online application system will display the specific documents required based on each applicant’s situation. However, the following items are typically required for most international applicants:
- Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of $55 is required at the time of application submission. - Sponsorship Form
Must be signed and dated by both the student and the financial sponsor. Physical signatures (not digital or typed signatures) are required, and the form must be signed within the last 5 months. - Financial Documents (one of the following may be required):
- Bank Statement
A recent bank statement (dated within 5 months of the application submission) showing a minimum balance of $29,327 USD or the equivalent in local currency. The statement must be from a checking or savings account belonging to the financial sponsor. - If you have a dependent(s), you must provide proof of funds of at least an additional $6,000 USD per dependent.
- Financial Guarantee Letter (if applicable)
An official letter may be submitted in place of a bank statement if the applicant is sponsored by their home country’s government. - If the financial sponsor is a corporate entity, we require a letter that meets these requirements:
- Must be on company letterhead
- Must be signed by a legal representative or owner
- Must state the name of the student
- Must state that the company will meet the costs of the student's expenses while at Orange Coast College
- Bank Statement
- Copies of Unofficial Transcripts
From all educational institutions previously attended (transcripts need not be official) - Proof of English Proficiency:
Acceptable documentation includes test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or other recognized assessments. - Copy of Passport Biographical Page
A clear scan of the page showing the applicant’s name, photo, and passport details. - Copies of All Previous Forms I-20 (if applicable)
Required if the applicant has previously studied in the U.S. as an F-1 international student. - Copy of F-1 Visa (if applicable)
Include a copy if the applicant currently holds or has previously held an F-1 visa for another institution. If the applicant previously did a change of status (COS), please upload proof of your successful COS application to F-1 visa status. - Copy of Form I-94 (if applicable)
Submit a copy of your Form I-94 which contains the details of your entry into the U.S. If you need help locating your I-94, you can search for it on the CBP website: CLICK HERE - Dependent Spouse: Copy of Passport Biographical Page + Marriage Certificate with English Translation (if applicable)
- Dependent Child: Copy of Passport Biographical Page + Birth Certificate with English Translation (if applicable)
Tuition
USD
15,000