AS Degree Program Details
Start Date
A cohort begins every Fall semester.
A cohort begins every Fall semester.
Program Length
- Full-time enrollment/ 2 years (4 semesters)
- Our program is a cohort model therefore we do not offer part-time enrollment.
Cohort Size
20 students per cohort
20 students per cohort
GPA Requirement
- Completion of all prerequisite courses with a minimum of a “C” grade as documented on official transcripts.
- In‐progress courses will not be accepted for admission GPA purposes.
- Science GPA Requirement: 2.5
Pre-requisite Courses Recency: No
Pre-requisite Science Courses
- Repeat science courses are accepted. Applicants are permitted to repeat prerequisites for a better grade.
- Online science courses are accepted.
Waitlist
- No. If you are not admitted, you are encouraged to re-apply.
ATI TEAS Exam
- Not required to apply to the program (phase 1).
- ATI TEAS will be required for applicants who progress into phase 2 of the selection process by invitation only at our expense.
- ATI TEAS NOT required.
- Placement will be determined by ATI Placement Assessment(s) (by invitation only)
Estimated Cost of the Program: ~$7,727.00
Program Sequence (after acceptance into the program): Overview of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semester
State Respiratory Care Boards:
Completion of Hartnell College's CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy Undergraduate Major meets educational requirements to apply for the NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination to qualify for the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Students who achieve the high cut score on the TMC are eligible to apply for the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to qualify for the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Hartnell College has not determined whether completion of Hartnell College's CoArc-accredited Respiratory Therapy Undergraduate Major meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in any other state or US territory.
Completion of Hartnell College's CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy Undergraduate Major meets educational requirements to apply for the NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination to qualify for the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Students who achieve the high cut score on the TMC are eligible to apply for the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to qualify for the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Hartnell College has not determined whether completion of Hartnell College's CoArc-accredited Respiratory Therapy Undergraduate Major meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in any other state or US territory.
BS Degree (Online) Program Details
Start Date: A cohort begins every Spring semester.
Program Length:
- Full-time enrollment/ 1.5 years (3 semesters)
Our program is a cohort model therefore we do not offer part-time enrollment.
Cohort Size: 20 students per cohort
Pre-requisite Courses Recency: No
Pre-requisite Requirements:
- Completion of a CoARC accredited A.S. Respiratory Care Program equivalent to the Hartnell A.S. Respiratory Care Program
- Possession of a non-encumbered current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license or eligibility for licensure.
Co-requisite Requirements
- Completion of the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
Waitlist: No. If you are not admitted you are encouraged to re-apply
Estimated Cost of the Program: TBA
Program Sequence (after acceptance into the program): Overview of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd semester