Overview Getting in Prereqs Paths Acceptees
Overview Tuition $4,059
Duration 18–24 months
Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.
Career outlook Hospitals and home care providers hire respiratory therapists to restore and support patients' pulmonary function. They administer prescribed therapy, manage ventilators and oxygen, and design care plans to help patients breathe and recover.
Getting in What Oklahoma City Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.0
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Oklahoma City Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 16 American Federal Government (POLSC 1113) Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (RC 1343) C or better Chemistry Around Us (CHEM 1103) Contemporary Mathematics (MATH 1503) C or better · one of: math English Composition I (ENG 1113) English Composition II (ENG 1123) or equivalent Communications course Ethics in Health and Human Services (PSY 2233) C or better Functions and Modeling (MATH 1483) C or better · one of: math Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 1314) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 1414) C or better Introduction to Respiratory Care (RC 1132) C or better Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (SOC 2143) Success in College and Life (SCL 1001) US History Since the Civil War (HIST 1493) one of: history US History to the Civil War (HIST 1483) one of: history Medical Terminology C or better Recommended Certifications 1 AHA Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR Health and background checks 3 Drug screening (negative; marijuana not accepted) OSBI name-based criminal history report (within six months of start) plus Affirmation of Criminal History form; national background check after provisional acceptance Physical examination and immunizations (may include COVID-19) Application basics 3 Age 18 or older; student in good standing at OCCC Cumulative college retention GPA 3.00-3.49 (5 pts) or 3.50-4.00 (10 pts) Recommended Grade of A in BIO 1314, BIO 1414, MATH 1483/1503, PSY 2233, RC 1132, RC 1343 A or better Recommended Experience 1 Completed high school healthcare related program at a technology center Recommended Paths
Routes into RT. The first step is where you enroll today.
Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
