Applicants are considered for admission to the respiratory care program based on the following criteria:
Graduation from an accredited high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 (GED score of 500) or have a previous college minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 for at least 12 semester hours of credit.
A quality academic background in basic science and mathematics. This will include a grade of at least C in one algebra course and two science courses, selected from biology, chemistry, or physics. One of the science courses should include a laboratory.
A pre-admission interview with program personnel and/or alumni.
Completed student personal statement or three letters of recommendation, per instructions in application packet.
Additional qualifiers such as job shadow experience, status as a current KCMA student, KCMA recommendation forms, ACT composite score, and a GPA of 2.80 may influence acceptance.
Students must request and pay to have a criminal background check performed by a College-approved service no more than six months prior to beginning the clinical experience. Please contact the admissions office for approved service contact information. Commencement of the clinical portion of the program is contingent upon successful clearance of the background check.
