Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (2 + 2)

Respiratory Care is the allied health profession that cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The respiratory therapist sees a diverse group of patients, from newborns and pediatrics to adults and the elderly. Respiratory therapists are involved in critical care and work closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. Respiratory therapists work under the direction of a physician and assist in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. 

The program has two main components: pre-professional courses and professional respiratory care courses.

Pre-professional coursework is offered at LCCC and taught by LCCC faculty. Some first-year (pre-professional) courses have prerequisites, which may be waived dependent upon a student’s assessment results or academic achievement in high school. This part of the program can be taken full-time or part-time. Completing pre-professional courses may lead to an Associate of Arts degree through LCCC.

Professional respiratory coursework is also offered at LCCC through the University Partnership and is taught by BGSU faculty. All Professional Courses will be taken as a BGSU Firelands student. The professional respiratory coursework can be completed in five semesters after the completion of pre-professional coursework. Students can concurrently complete the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care and the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory on the LCCC campus through the University Partnership with BGSU Firelands. This degree is designed to prepare students to expand their practice in respiratory care. It offers students a sequence of advanced study to prepare them to become future leaders in the profession. Students entering the program must have completed a CoARC-accredited associate degree program in respiratory care before completing this degree. 

 

Bowling Green State University Firelands Website – Respiratory Care

 

Parallel LCCC Program

Associate of Arts

AA to Respiratory Care Curriculum Pathway

Admission Requirements

Students interested in the respiratory degree program must make a formal application and meet the following criteria for consideration: 

1. Be formally admitted to BGSU;
2. Submit a Program Admission Application to the academic advisor, Ms. Megan Ashker, for the LCCC campus. Applications are due by April 1 for Fall admission; 
3. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have earned the GED; 
4. No ACT/SAT required.
5. Complete prerequisites (Pre-professional requirements). This includes all courses listed in the first two years on the program check-sheet
6. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4-point scale) for all college/university coursework; 
7. Submit a transcript showing prior completion of CoARC accredited Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
8. Complete an interview with the respiratory care admissions committee. Note: All admissions are subject to approval by the respiratory care admissions committee.

 

Application Procedures

To apply to the Partnership, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete a BGSU online application.  The $45 application fee is currently free to all students.
  2. Request all colleges/universities you attended to send official transcripts directly to BGSU Firelands, Office of Admissions.
  3. Monitor your email for a decision.
  4. Once admitted, make an appointment with the Respiratory Care Program Coordinator.
  5. Be sure to complete your University Orientation experience once admitted to BGSU Firelands. Please register for your session by contacting BGSU Firelands Academic & Career Counseling Department at 419-372-0886. 
How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?  

How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?

  • You are following the UP Curriculum Pathway from the associate to the bachelor’s degree.
    • For 2:2 degrees, you have been admitted to the partner institution and have registered for your first classes the upcoming semester, 3rd year of partner classes.  The first day of the 3rd year class, you are officially a UP student.
    • For 3:1 degrees, you are a UP student if you are registered for the 3rd year in either bridgework LCCC classes or UP partner classes. You may not be necessarily admitted with the UP partner just yet.  The first day of the 3rd year of UP or LCCC bridgework class, you are officially a UP student.
  • UP Office will use the email address your partner institution shares with us, which is once a semester, to email out a reminder to you about the UP program supports and services.
  • If you are unsure if you are in the UP, you are welcome to email or call the UP Office to verify your status.

How do I show proof I am a UP student to receive benefits and supports offered at LCCC

  • Go to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the LCCC Bass Library  (440) 366-4026.
  • Show your class registration for UP classes with the partner institution or LCCC bridgework classes.
  • Bass Library staff will place a color coded sticker on the back of your LCCC or partner institution ID card.  If you have no LCCC or UP ID card, a UP ID card will be issued to you.
  • You will need to get a new sticker (date specific) each semester that you are registered for UP partner classes.
  • An ID card is not required but would be needed if you are seeking benefits and supports at LCCC while in the partnership.
  • Supports and services are for Elyria Campus and the Learning Centers (Community Learning  Center at Lorain High School, Lorain Learning Center at City Center, LCCC Wellington Center, and University Partnership Ridge Campus).

 

For More Information

Megan Ashker, LCCC Satellite Program Coordinator
megancd@bgsu.edu
(800) 995-LCCC, ext. 4383
direct-dial (440) 366-4838 or (231) 301-5608

 BGSU Respiratory Care Program

See the Bowling Green State University Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.  

 

Allied Health & Nursing Open House (RESCHEDULED from Jan. 25)

Join the BGSU Firelands campus for an Open House on Wednesday, February 22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., to learn more about and take the next step in your career in the allied health and nursing fields. See the Open House flier and webpage for more information and to register.