Respiratory Care
Why GCC?
At GCC, you can complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree Program (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Care in as little as two years of full-time study. After passing the National Board Examination, you will be able to move into the workforce, where we have 100% job placement.
GCC began the Respiratory Care Program in 1995 and is fully accredited by CoARC, the Committee for Accreditation of Respiratory Care. Our classroom and laboratory facilities are the best in New York State, providing an exciting learning experience.
The program occupies its own wing which contains a laboratory that looks like a hospital room, with working piped in oxygen and compressed air. The equipment is up-to-date, with educational grants and donations continuing to bring in modern equipment. This will allow you to be prepared with a working knowledge of the equipment you will use in your first work experience.
GCC is located half way between the major Western New York cities of Rochester and Buffalo. Because of our location, you will have access to over 20 different clinical sites, assuring the most complete clinical education in the area. In our program, you will complete almost 900 hours of clinical experience.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for fall acceptance, the following processes must be completed by March 1st:
- Submit a GCC Admissions Application.
- Submit high school transcripts or GED information to GCC Admissions.
- Submit all college transcripts to GCC Admissions.
- Submit your Program Application.
For a complete list of the requirements to apply to the Respiratory Care program, please see the Admissions Procedure.
Degree Types
Associate In Applied Science (AAS)
Career Outlook
GCC graduates are prepared to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exams to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. These credentials qualify graduates to apply for a state license to practice Respiratory Therapy. The program utilizes approximately 30 different clinical rotations in western NY and the majority of graduates are offered jobs at these locations upon graduation.
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