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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Respiratory Therapy

  • Complete an Seminole State application online. If you prefer, you can print the Seminole State application for admission, obtain one from Seminole State Admissions Office, or request one be sent to you by calling 407.708.2050.
  • Complete an application to the Respiratory Care Program.
  • Earn a high school diploma or GED
  • Take the College Placement Test (CPT).
  • Possess at least an intermediate algebra skill level.
  • Have grades of "C" or higher in Anatomy and Physiology I (BSC 2093C) and English I (ENC 1101)
  • Have, at least, an overall 2.5 GPA.
  • All students entering a healthcare program with a clinical component will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses that could potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statute 400.211). Admission into clinicals is at the discretion of the clinical agencies.

College counselors are available to assist students in the admission process. Students must attend a mandatory information session as part of the application process.

Application Deadline

  • New Students: May 1-31 (Applications that are received after May 31 will still be accepted, but admission will be granted on a space-available basis.)
  • Transition Students Who Are Certified Respiratory Therapists: Jan. 1

How Can I Learn More about Admission Requirements?

Additional information can be found in the online Seminole State Catalog. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor or academic adviser for guidance in course selection, sequencing and scheduling. Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are also available.

For more information, visit Seminole State or call Elizabeth Aragon-Duque at 407.404.6004.

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Health Career Programs
Altamonte Campus
850 South SR 434
Altamonte Springs 32714
407.404.6004
Fax: 407.404.6201
Office: ALT-106

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Did you know?

Seminole State is the 11th fastest-growing two-year college in the country.

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