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RESPIRATORY THERAPY

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS PACKET

FALL 2021

Information presented in this packet supersedes

all other information obtained by the applicant.

• All applicants must meet the admissions criteria as stated in this packet before a seat in the program or a position

on the wait list can be awarded. Seats are awarded on a first come, first qualified basis.

• The Respiratory Therapy courses begin each fall semester and are offered during the daytime only. Clinical

rotations may be assigned for first, second, or third shift (see page 15).

• There is a maximum of 16 seats available each fall.

• All petitions and supporting documentation must be received at the Marple Campus (Media, PA) no later than

Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 12 Noon to be considered for a seat in the program or a position on the wait list.

• Petitions and/or supporting documentation submitted after July 8, 2021, will not be accepted. The information in

this packet will expire on July 8, 2021.

• Grades for courses scheduled for the 2021 Summer II Session will not be available by the petitioning deadline.

Therefore, all prerequisite and developmental courses must be completed by the end of the 6-week 2021 Summer

I Session. In addition, course grades for classes taken in the 10-week Summer 1 Session format will not be available

by the deadline and therefore will not be acceptable for Fall 2021 program consideration.

• The Admissions Office encourages candidates to complete and submit all requirements before July 8, 2021, as the

program may fill before the deadline.

• Clinical rounds are done at Crozer Chester Medical Center (Upland), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and

PromptCare Inc., Home Care Services (King of Prussia), Delaware County Memorial Hospital (Drexel Hill), Taylor

Hospital (Ridley Park), and Springfield Hospital (Springfield).

Petitioning Dates

• Candidates residing in sponsoring* school districts may petition beginning: Monday, November 9, 2020

• All other candidates may petition beginning: Monday, December 7, 2020

*At

present, the sponsoring school districts are Chester-Upland, Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only), Haverford,

Inte

rboro, Radnor, Ridley, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, Upper Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore

(Rutledge and Swarthmore residents only), and William Penn.

VIRTUAL Respiratory Therapy Information Sessions

Attending a VIRTUAL Information Session via Zoom invite is highly recommended in order to learn more about the

curriculum and the special admission requirements. Be sure to read the entire packet prior to the session.

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS DATES AND TIMES ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE LINK:

www.dccc.edu/respiratory-info-sessions

Registration is required VIA THE LINK ABOVE to participate in the Session!

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(Issued: August 2020)

PETITIONING PROCESS

The Respiratory Therapy (RT) program at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has a unique, two-part application process

that is required for all RT candidates. In order to be considered for admission into the RT program, applicants must complete the

items listed in PART 1/General Admission.

Once the general admission process is complete, a candidate may proceed and complete the items in PART 2/Special Admission

and petition for the College’s RT program. Be certain to distinguish between general admission and special admission. Both

application processes must be completed correctly in order for the candidate’s petition to be considered.

Opening and closing deadlines apply to the petitioning process (See page 1.) Both PART 1 and the items in PART 2 must be

complete before a candidate can submit their petition for consideration. Note: Personal letters of recommendation and

character references are not considered towards admission.

PART 1

General Admission

General Admission is the first step required for consideration

into the Respiratory Therapy (RT) program. This process will

provide students with acceptance to the College and access to

portion of the program.

1. Complete and submit a general admission application to the

Admissions Office. Indicate on the application your intent to

apply to the College’s RT Program by choosing HSTU

(Health Studies) as a major code. Being accepted into HSTU

does not guarantee nor imply special consideration for

acceptance into the actual RT Program. (See Requirement #1,

page 3.)

2. Demonstrate college readiness in English & mathematics.

(See Requirement #2, page 3).

3. Transfer previously earned college credits into Delaware

County Community College. (See Requirement #3, page 4.)

4. Submit an official, final copy of high school documentation.

(See Requirement #4, page 4.)

5. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

(See Requirement #5, page 5.)

6. Participate in a RESPIRATORY INFORMATION

SESSION to learn more about the program and the

requirements needed to complete the petitioning process.

See front of packet on how to register for this event.

7. Schedule general education and pre-requisite classes as part

of the general enrollment process. Directions for all general

enrollment processes will be detailed in the student’s

Welcome Packet upon submitting an application to the

College.

PART 2

Special Admission

Upon completion of the general admission process,

candidates can begin the second part of the process:

submission of their Respiratory Therapy petition. Each

candidate is required to complete all requirements to be

considered for the program. Opening and closing deadlines

apply. (See page 1.)

1. Verify that the College has received the required high school

transcript or appropriate evaluation (See Requireemnt #4).

The transcript must be received and stored on the College’s

database before a candidate can petition. (See Requirement

#4, page 5, How to Verify)

2. Arrange a date to observe a Respiratory Therapist.

(See Requirement #6, page 5.)

3. Complete re-requisite coursework. (See Requirement 7, page

6.)

4. Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills and meet the

minimum scores required. (See page Requirement #8, pages

7 & 8.)

5. Obtain and electronically store all three clearances on Castle

Branch. Note: Photocopies of all three background

clearances: FBI, Child Abuse & Statewide Criminal PA

Report must also be submitted at the time of petitioning. (See

Requirement #9, page 9 & 10.)

6. Maintain a Delaware County Community College overall

minimum GPA of a 2.0 or higher from the time of petitioning

to entrance into RTH 110. (See Requirement #10, page 11.)

7. Be in compliance and in good standing with the College’s

Code of Conduct. (See Requirement #11, page 11.)

8. Provide proof of residency via a valid, current, legible

photocopy from the approved list of documents. (See

Requirement #12, page 12.)

9. Submit your petition form and all required photocopied

documents via email to: petitioning@dccc.edu (See

Requirement #13, page 12.)

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

All admission requirements listed on the following pages must be completed before a seat in the program or a position on the

wait list can be awarded. Please note, the program often fills prior to the deadline. Therefore, the Admissions Office

encourages candidates to complete and submit all requirements as soon as possible once the petitioning period opens.

#1 APPLY FOR GENERAL ADMISSION

Complete a Delaware County Community College application for admission. Current students, those enrolled or currently

registered for classes, do not need to apply to the College again. If you previously enrolled at the College and stopped attending

for one year or longer, you must submit another application and indicate that you are applying for readmission. It is important

to note that acceptance to the College does not guarantee acceptance into this special admission program.

Link to the

application page here:

https://www.dccc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/admissions/how-apply

#2 DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS IN ENGLISH & MATH

All candidates must demonstrate college readiness by either 1) submitting official score reports with minimum scores achieved

on either the SAT or ACT tests, (see minimum score requirements below), or 2) transferring previously earned English Composition

I and/or a college level math from another college, or 3) take the College’s Placement Test and place college level or successfully

complete all remedial/developmental courses.

Review the options below and proceed with the appropriate option(s) needed to meet this requirement:

WAIVE THE PLACEMENT TEST:

1. SAT OR ACT scores may be used for placement in math and/or English courses. Students should have their official scores

sent to Assessment Services at Delaware County Community College. The school code for the SAT is 2125. The schoo

ode for the ACT is 3542. Scores must be current within 5 years of the student starting classes at the College. To waive

the placement test, students must receive the following minimum scores:

English/Reading = SAT Verbal: 500; ACT Verbal: 18

Mathematics = SAT Math: 530; ACT Math: 20

2. Transfer Credits Earned: You may waive all or part of the placement test if you have successfully completed English

Composition I and/or a college level math with a grade of "C" or better and have transferred those courses into Delaware

County Community College. The process to transfer courses may take 4-8 weeks; please plan accordingly in order to

make petitioning deadlines. See Requirement #3 listed on page 4 for directions on how to transfer college credits into

Delaware County Community College.

TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST:

Delaware County Community College’s full-scale placement test is required for any student who has not completed a college-

level math and/or English Composition I with a grade of “C” or better, or for those students who have not met the SAT or ACT

minimum scores. Directions on how to schedule the placement test are outlined in the student’s acceptance letter.

Placement testing should be scheduled as soon as possible after receipt of the acceptance letter. Students should contact the

Asse

ssment Services Department at testingcenter@dccc.edu

telephone 610-359-5322 for information on how to schedule

and take the Placement Test.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Students may be eligible to receive or earn credit for knowledge acquired through life and work experiences that are closely related to

the learning objectives of the College’s credit courses. This knowledge may have come through on-the-job experiences, professional

workshops, non-credit classes, business or technical schools, personal study or other pursuits.

*Portfolio Development

*College Level Examination Program (CLEP) *Credit by Examination

redit for Military Training Schools

*Transfer Credits from Other Colleges *Advanced Placement

Students interested in pursuing credit for prior learning options should contact Assessment Services at: 610-359-5322 or email

assess@dccc.edu

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#3: TRANSFER COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED

If applicable, submit official transcript(s) from each college and/or university attended. Send all official, final, transcript(s)

to the following address: Delaware County Community College

1 South Media Line Road

Media, PA 19063

Attn: Admissions Office

If an electronic document sharing service is offered by the sending institution a final, official, e-transcript should

be sent to: records@dccc.edu Transcripts cannot be email

ed directly by students. They must be sent by an

electronic document sharing platform (e.g.: Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse).

Once evaluated and transferred into DCCC, evaluated credits will appear on the student’s Degree Works page marked with

a “T” indicating that the course(s) were accepted in transfer. The process to transfer courses may take 4-8 weeks; please

plan accordingly in order to meet petitioning deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS: If you attended a college or university outside the United States and want to transfer

those credits earned into the College, you must submit a course-by-course evaluation report from an approved credential

evaluation service. An approved evaluation service must be a member of The National Association of Credential

Evaluation Service (NACES). A current list of members can be found at www.naces.org. Please note, English courses from

for

eign countries are not eligible for transfer into the College, therefore, these students must take the English and reading

portions of the Placement Test (See page 3 on how to schedule the Placement Test).

#4: HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIALS

Submit a sealed, official, final document indicating successful high school graduation or its equivalency. This step must be

completed by all candidates regardless of post-secondary educational experience(s). If you have been a student at the

College in the past, please take note that a copy of your high school transcript may no longer be on file if you have had a

gap in your enrollment with the College for a year or longer. Follow the directions on the next page to verify that this

required document is on file with the College to assure that you have met this requirement. If you are in doubt about this

document being on file, we recommend that you have it sent again and follow through with a verification request to the

Admissions Office as noted on the next page.

CHOOSE THE SCENARIO APPROPRIATE FOR YOU and follow the directions accordingly:

1. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

Contact the Guidance Department of the high school where you graduated. Request an official and final

transcript to be sent directly to the College. (See the College’s mailing address on next page.)

2. GED TRANSCRIPT 30-Credit Plan Diploma

Contact the Department of Education (DOE) in the state where you were granted your GED. Most DOE’s

offer a “Transcript Request Form” that can be accessed by using the “SEARCH BOX” on their website.

IMPORTANT NOTE: An open copy of your GED test scores indicating that you passed the GED test or a copy

of your diploma are not acceptable documents. You must order a separate, official copy of your GED

transcript from the DOE and have that document sent directly from the DOE to the College to fulfill this

requirement. (See the College’s mailing address on next page.)

3. INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTATION

If you attended high school outside the United States, you must submit a document-to-document

evaluation report that indicates you earned credentials equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. This

document must come from an approved credentialing evaluation service. An approved evaluation service

must be a member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). A current list of

members can be found at www.naces.org. (See the College’s mailing address on next page.)

AGE 4

DIRECTIONS: WHERE TO SEND YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

Send all official, final, sealed envelopes containing the paper-copy of final transcripts/international evaluations to:

Delaware County Community College

901 South Media Line Road

Media, PA 19063

Attn: Admissions Office

an electronic document sharing service is offered by the sending institution a final, official, e-transcrip

t should

be sent to: records@dccc.edu Tran

scripts cannot be emailed

directly by students. They must be sent by an

electronic document sharing platform (e.g.: Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse).

DIRECTIONS: VERIFY THAT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT IS PROPERLY ON FILE

Verif

y that your official, final, high school transcript is properly on file with the College. To verify the

receipt of this

required document by the College, please email the Admissions Office (

admiss@dccc.edu) with the information below. D

not telephone the College for this information. Instead, please email the address above with the information below:

• Your full name as indicated by your permanent records at the College

•

Maiden name, if applicable

• Date of Birth

• DCCC Student ID Number (P#)

• Name of school or agency

#5: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA)

This step is highly r

ecommended. One of the keys to success in college is having a plan to pay for your education.

Applying for financial aid is easy when you follow the step-by-step g

uide offered on the College’s website at:

tp://www.d

ccc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/application-process

Dea

dlines apply, so file your application without delay. If you have questions or need help regarding financial aid, call

the

College at 610-359-5000.

#6: OBSERVE A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

All applicants are required to observe Patti Curran, Program Coordinator/Respiratory Therapist, at Crozer Chester Medical

Center prior to petitioning to the program. Career exploration and observation gives interested applicants an opportunity

to learn about the work environment and employability of a RT while witnessing firsthand the occupational skills necessary

for practice. To schedule an appointment with Patti Curran, telephone: 610-447-2440.

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#7:

COMPLETE PRE-REQUISITE COURSEWORK

All three (3) pre-requisite courses below must be satisfactorily completed with a grade of “C” or better and a 2.5 or higher

GPA (grade point average) earned on the three (3) pre-requisite courses listed below, before a seat in the program or a

position on the wait list can be awarded. Credits for pre-requisite courses earned at other institutions can be transferred

into the College by following the directions on page 4, Requirement #3: TRANSFER COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED.

PRE-REQUISITE COURSES NEEDED:

For this requirement, the GPA is calculated using the grades earned ONLY on the three (3) required pre-requisite courses

listed below and a minimum grade of a “C” or better must be earned for each course.

1. ENG 100 English Composition 3 credits

2. CHE 110 General Chemistry with lab 4 credits

3. Proficiency at the MAT 128 level

or above. This can be demonstrated by any of the following:

►

Completion or transfer of any of the following algebra based math courses: MAT 110, MAT 128, MAT 135, MAT

151, MAT 152 or MAT 160 with a grade of “C” or better.

►

DCCC placement test score for Math placement into MAT 140, 150, or 160.

Important Note: The petitioning deadline date is July 8, 2021. Candidates must complete all required courses no later than

the end of the Summer I session ending June 30, 2021. Course grades for classes taken in the 10-week Summer 1 Session

format and the Summer II Session will not be available by the deadline.

For more information or assistance with advising and registering for classes, please contact register@dccc.edu or

610-359-5324 with any questions or registration needs.

DIRECTIONS

CALCULATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) ON PRE-REQUISITE COURSES

1. Determine the points earned in each course. Must earn a “C” or better (A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points).

2. Multiply the number of credits by the number of grade points for each course to determine the quality points.

3. Divide the sum of the qualify points by the total number of credits.

4. The result is the GPA for the required pre-requisite courses.

COURSE/GRADE

Must earn a “C” or better

CREDITS EARNED IN

COURSE

GRADE POINTS

QUALITY POINTS

ENG 100

MATH

3 or 4 or 5

CHE 110

TOTAL # OF Credits:

SUM:

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#8: TAKE THE TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS)

Studies have shown that scores on this test are a predictor of success in the Respiratory Therapy (RT) program and for

passing the credentialing exam. Consequently, the College relies on the TEAS scores when determining an applicant’s

potential for success both in the program and on the credentialing exam.

It is highly recommended, though not required, that students complete all necessary remediation course work before

attempting the TEAS. In addition, taking as many of the non-clinical general education and/or pre-requisite courses, like

anatomy & physiology and mathematics will better prepare a testing candidate for the rigors of the TEAS test.

1. Applicants must achieve all the f

ollowing minimum Adjusted Individual Scores (AIS) from a single testing session:

1. Composite Total: 50%;

2. Reading: 54%;

3. Science: 33%;

4. Mathematics: 46%;

5. English Language and Usage: 46%

2. Candidates for the Fall 2021 program may take the TEAS a total of three times (3) between the dates of

July 10, 2020, and July 8, 2021. Once a candidate has reached the three-time maximum within this TEAS

Testing Period for entrance Fall 2021, no other TEAS testing attempt(s) will be considered. Therefore,

candidates should carefully prepare to take the TEAS. (See “How to Prepare for the TEAS” located on the

next page.) If a candidate takes the TEAS more than three times within the allotted TEAS testing period, only

the first three attempts will be considered for entrance into the Fall 2021 Nursing program.

3. Applicants who do not meet all the minimum scores listed above from a single testing session out of three

(3) possible attempts during the TEAS Testing Period will not be considered for the program, even if all

the other requirements are completed. Scores from more than one test will not be split or mixed.

4. There is no required wait time between testing, but research shows that remediation and studying of weak

content areas is a best practice. Keep in mind, students will be charged a fee each time they take the TEAS.

See page 8 for current fee charges.

5. The test lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Each of the four sections has its own time limit. The test is

administered on the Marple, Downingtown, and Exton campuses throughout the entire year. The schedule

is posted on the ATI Testing website. See page 8, “How to Schedule the TEAS.”

6. A basic

4-function calculator is imbedded in the math section of the test for student use.

7. You will receive your TEAS results immediately upon completion of the test. A separate score report will

not be mailed to you. The College will receive and record your TEAS results electronically if you took the

TEAS through DCCC. If you took the TEAS through another testing site, please see the directions on page 8

– How to Transfer TEAS Scores into DCCC.

8. Delaware County Community College will only offer a computerized version of the TEAS to students

interested in applying. If you have a documented learning disability, please contact the Office of Disability

Services (610-325-2748) for further instruction.

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DIRECTIONS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TEAS

It is recommended, though not required, that students complete all necessary remediation course work before attempting

the TEAS test. In addition, taking as many of the non-clinical general education and/or pre-requisite courses, like anatomy

& physiology will better prepare a testing candidate for the rigors of the TEAS test.

1. The ATI TEAS Study Manual Sixth Edition is available for purchase through ATI Testing at www.atitesting.com. The

Delaware County Community College Bookstore also carries the Study Manual for purchase. Limited copies are

available for review in the Learning Commons for students with a valid College student ID card and proof of

registration for the test.

2. Online practice exams and study resources are available at www.atitesting.com for a fee. Note, practice exam

scores are not considered valid scores for admission into the program.

3. At times, the College’s Community Education & Training Department offers TEAS Test Preparation Courses.

For information and registration please call: 610-359-5025. Prep courses at DCCC are suspended due to the

pandemic but may be reinstated at a later date.

DIRECTIONS: HOW TO SCHEDULE THE TEAS TEST

Delaware County Community College is a TEAS testing site. Candidates to the program must register, pay, and

hedule TEAS testing through ATI Testing, the creators of the TEAS. During the current pandemic, DCCC is offering

both on-line (remote) and in-person testing. If you have questions about the on-line testing process and the

electronic equipment needed to take the TEAS remotely, please contact DCCC’s Testing Center at:

testingcenter@dccc.edu

As the state of Pennsylvania moves through the different phases of reopening. Testing

times are limited, plan accordingly.

Testing fees are non-refundable and registrations with ATI are final. The cost of each TEAS test is $92.00. Students

may reschedule only once per test through the College’s Assessment Services office. To reschedule a test, please

make your request by submitting the copy of the testing receipt to the Assessment Services office at:

assess@dccc.edu. The Assessment Services office will then contact you to reschedule a date/time. The TEAS is

offered all year at various Delaware County Community College campuses: Marple, Downingtown, and Exton.

HOW TO SCHEDULE:

1. Go to www.atitesting.com

2. Create an Account or Sign-In if you are a previous user.

3. Register for the TEAS – Use the drop-down menus to choose Delaware County Community

llege.

4. Choose your testing day, time, and campus location from the available offerings.

5. Check out and pay.

6. Print your confirmation and testing details.

7. Bring your confirmation with you on testing day along with a current, photo ID.

NOTE: If at a

ny time you have trouble navigating the process, please call ATI directly at: (800) 667-7531

DIRECTIONS: TRANSFERRING TEAS SCORES FROM ANOTHER TESTING SITE

TEAS scores taken elsewhere may be used to petition for the program. TEAS scores taken elsewhere must be sent officially from

ATI, (creator of the TEAS) to the College’s Assessment Services office. Student copies will NOT be accepted. Scores must be

received by Assessment Services before the deadline as listed on the front of this packet to be considered for the program. Please

note, a student’s petition will not be considered until the official test results have been received and recorded by Assessment

Services. You may contact ATI Testing via their website: www.atitesting.com The final deadline to have your scores sent,

evaluated and stored into DCCC’s database is July 8, 2021. Plan accordingly so the deadline can be met.

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#9:

OBTAIN BACKGROUND CLEARANCES

Castle Branch has been contracted by the College to assist students in obtaining and storing required background clearances.

Petitioning students are required to create a Castle Branch account, called myCB/CP, a secure platform that offers students

directions on how to obtain the required clearances. The fee for this service is $39.00 payable to Castle Branch. The fee includes

the cost for the Statewide Criminal PA Report which will automatically be posted on the student’s myCB/CP account. Once the

order has been placed, students may use their login to access additional features including document storage, portfolio builders

and reference tools.

A total of three (3) background clearances are required to properly petition to the program. Additional clearances may be required

for out-of-state candidates.

Statewide Criminal PA Report (included with the $39.00 fee)

2. Federal Criminal History (FBI) Report – (IdentoGO/IDEMIA – see below & page 10).

3. Child Abuse History Clearance – (see below & page 10).

All clearances must be dated September 1, 2020, or after, to be eligible for the Fall 2021 program. Clearances must be

completed by the student and sent to, stored, and approved by Castle Branch before submitting a petition to the program.

Plan accordingly to meet deadlines as it can take several weeks for clearances to be processed by government agencies.

Securing clearances maybe delayed during the current pandemic environment. Plan accordingly when

securing clearances to meet deadlines.

DIRECTIONS: SECURING AND STORING CLEARANCES WITH CASTLE BRANCH

1. Go to: www.castlebranch.com

2. Click the blue box “Place Order” at the top right-hand side of the landing page.

3. Enter DD74 in the Package Code box.

4. Click “SUBMIT”

5. Review the contents on this page, check off the boxes required to proceed and click: “CONTINUE”

6. Fill out all the required fields to set up your account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you set up an account previously with Castle Branch and need to post updated clearances for a new

entrance year, contact Castle Branch’s Customer Service Department for assistance:

888-914-7279.

PAYMENT INFORMATION- At the end of the online order process, you will be prompted to enter your Visa or MasterCard

information. Money orders are also accepted but will result in a $10 fee and an additional turn-around-time.

CLEARANCES NEEDED

Statewide Criminal PA Report

– This report will be run by Castle Branch and stored in your myCB/CP account. You will

need to go into your account and print out a copy to submit with your petition.

Fingerprinting (IdentoGO/IDEMIA) – To secure this report, follow the directions on the following page. Castle Branch will

email you directions as well. This report must be ordered through the Department of Human Services. Please note, you will

be required to pay a separate fee for your fingerprints.

Child Abuse Clearance - To secure this report, follow the directions on the following page. Castle Branch will email you

directions as well. This report must be ordered through the Department of Human Services. Please note, you will be

required to pay a separate fee for your Child Abuse Clearance.

POST YOUR RESULTS

Check all criminal history reports for accuracy prior to uploading to your Castle Branch account. Upload your documents to your

account via the directions received from Castle Branch.

VIEW YOUR RESULTS

You will be notified by Castle Branch if there is any missing information needed to process your order. Your order will show as

“In Process” until it has been completed in its entirety. Administrators at the College can also securely view your results online

with their unique username and password. Remember, all clearances must be completed, sent, and stored by Castle Branch

before you may submit your petition.

If you need assistance with any of the above processes, please contact Castle Branch at 888-914-7279 or

email:

cpservicedesk@certifiedprofile.com

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FBI Report

Child Abuse Clearance

Average time to obtain: 2-3 weeks (may take longer)

Average time to obtain: On-line ordering will take 2-3 weeks to

get results back. Paper submissions could take longer than this.

How to obtain:

• Go to the IdentoGO/IDEMIA website at

https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

• Scroll down and choose “Digital Fingerprinting”

•

Enter the “Service Co

de” provided by Castle Branch

•

Follow the directions

to complete your registration.

• For Reason Fingerprinted select: EMPLOYMENT WITH

A SIGNIFICANT LIKELIHOOD OF REGULAR

CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

•

Results will be returned to you via U.S. Postal Service, use

your current, legal address.

•

Once the final FBI report is mailed back to you via the U.S.

Postal Service, open the letter and check for accuracy.

•

Upload this document

to your Castle Branch account.

• All Rap Sheet reports (if applicable) must be posted as well

to fulfill this requirement.

How to obtain:

ON-LINE SUBMISSION:

• This document is required even if you have never lived in

Pennsylvania

•

Go To: https://w

ww.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

• First Time User Click On: CREATE INDIVIDUAL

ACCOUNT

•

Review the Welcome page and click: NEXT

•

Follow the directions on the website to complete your

clearance submission.

• Use your current, legal address.

• Under Purpose of Certification check off: An individual

14 years of age or older applying for or holding a paid

position as an employee with a program, activity, or

service.

• All information must be completed in full. They will ask

for all previous names, addresses and household members

since 1975. This information must be provided to the best

of your knowledge and belief.

•

Your results are available electronically and you may print

them out upon completion.

•

Upload this document into your Castle Branch account.

(See directions on how to set up a Castle Branch account on

page 9.)

•

All Rap Sheet rep

orts, if applicable, must be posted with

Castle Branch to fulfill this requirement.

SUBMITTING VIA U.S. MAIL: Candidates can submit a paper-

copy of the PA Criminal Form instead, by connecting to the link

below and following the directions. Results will take longer when

using this hardcopy form as results must be processed manually:

http://www.dhs.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/form/s_001762.pdf

What it looks like:

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Criminal Convictions

The College is not a healthcare provider and does not have a healthcare facility. Therefore, independent, third party,

healthcare providers offer the clinical experiences required for completion of the program. Often, these healthcare

providers will not allow a student who has been convicted of any offense that involved criminal charges to take part in

clinical experiences at their facility. Because the clinical studies portion is a requirement of the program, such students

would not be able to complete all aspects of the program. If a student would be unable to complete their studies due to

their criminal conviction record, they will not be accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program.

Respiratory Therapists in Pennsylvania are licensed under the State Board of Medicine. Under Pennsylvania law, the State

Board of Medicine may not issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony under the Controlled

Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance in a court of law of

the United States or any other state, territory or country unless at least 10 years have elapsed since the date of conviction

and the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation.

In addition, any criminal background may result in the finding of impaired moral character by the Board such that a license

may be denied. The determination of whether such conduct constitutes poor moral character is a discretionary

matter for the Board of Medicine (717- 783-1400) and done on a case by case basis.

NOTE: Once awarded a seat in the program, due to health care providers’ policies, the College requires a drug screening

for all newly accepted students prior to beginning their Respiratory Therapy courses. If you are awarded a seat in the

program, you will receive more detailed information on this requirement at a special College Planning session.

#10:

MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OVERALL GPA = 2.0

At the time of petitioning and through the start of RTH 110, students must meet and maintain an overall minimum grade

point average (GPA) of a 2.0 or higher for all college course work completed at DCCC to be considered for a seat in the

program or to be offered a position on the wait list.

If the student’s overall GPA falls below the minimum 2.0 requirement at

any time, the offer of admission to the Respiratory Therapy program or the position on the wait list will be revoked and they will

not be permitted to register for, or begin, RTH 110.

#11:

CODE OF CONDUCT

Be in compliance and in good standing with the College’s Code of Conduct as defined in the Student Handbook. Students

must be in good disciplinary standing with the College to be considered a candidate for the program. Students who have

outstanding sanctions or violations filed with the Office of Student Affairs will not be admitted to the program. If your

standing at the College falls below Good Standing at any time after you are admitted to the program, or are offered a

position on the wait list, your offer will be revoked and you will not be permitted to register for, or begin RTH 110. A copy

of the Student Handbook can be downloaded from: http://www.dccc.edu/studenthandbook

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#12: PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Provide proof of residency via a valid, current, legible photocopy of one (1) of the following approved documents:

1. Permanent driver's license or State ID (Please note: Temporary update cards & duplicate licenses are not acceptable.)

2. Utility bill with your name listed on the bill. (Gas, electric, water or sewer only; cell phone bills are not acceptable.)

The above-named items are the ONLY acceptable forms of proof of residency. The address listed on the proof of residency

submitted must match the 1) address listed on the program petitioning form, 2) the address listed in the College’s database, and

3) the address submitted on all background clearances. The Admissions Office reserves the right to request additional proof of

residency documents as necessary.

#13: SUBMIT YOUR PETITION

Upon completion of all requirements, upload the items below and email to: petitioning@dccc.edu

The items to submit at the time of petitioning are listed below. All other requirements must be completed, stored, and

approved by the College or Castle Branch prior to this final step.

1. The Petition Form – page 18 of this packet

2. A photocopy of an approved Proof of Residency – See Requirement #12.

3. Photocopies of all three clearances posted with Castle Branch

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NOTIFICATION OF THE STATUS OF YOUR PETITION

1. It can take 6 weeks to evaluate a petition. The Admissions Office will notify students via the email listed on their

petitioning form (see page 18) regarding the status of their petition. Please refrain from contacting the Admission

Department to check on the standing of your petition during the review period. You will be notified as timely as

possible via the email address you listed on your petitioning form.

2. If a pe

tion is incomplete, the candidate will be notified via the email listed on their petitioning form regarding the

missing items/requirements. Any missing items must be submitted by the deadline date of July 8, 2021, to be

considered for a seat in the program (if any remain) or a position on the wait list.

3. The wait list is dissolved at the end of July each year. Students on the wait list are not carried over from year-to-

year. Students will be notified via the email listed on their petitioning form regarding when the wait list is dissolved.

If a student is interested in petitioning for a future entrance year, they must meet any new admission requirements

published in the Entrance Requirement Packet for that entrance year.

4. Students are not permitted to defer their enrollment into the Respiratory Therapy Program for a future

enrollment date. Students must petition again and meet all admission requirements in accordance with the

policies and procedures required for the new petitioning year.

5. If

offered a seat in the program, candidates are required to pay a $100.00 deposit by May 1, 2021. The $100.00

will hold a seat for the Fall 2021 program only. All previous balances due to the College must be paid in-full prior

to submitting the deposit. Deposit refunds will be issued only if the student: 1) remains enrolled in RTH 110 for

the first three full weeks of the semester, and 2) does not have any outstanding balances due to the College at

that time. If the student drops out of the program, at any time before the end of the third week, the deposit will

not be refunded.

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Qualified students will be offered a seat for the program, if one is available, after all steps have been successfully

completed by the July 8, 2021, deadline.

2. Credits received for BIO 150 and BIO 151 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II

) prior to enrollment in RTH 110

for Fall 2020 must be dated Summer I, 2016, or later to be considered current. Courses taken before this deadline

will need to be repeated. The College will not accept in transfer any anatomy & physiology courses that contain a

virtual lab. Candidates must achieve a minimum of a “C” or better in BIO 150 and BIO 151.

3. Once accepted to the program, a required special college planning session for admitted students will be held in

July or August 2021. During this session, students will participate in an advisement session and register for program

coursework. Admitted students will be notified by U.S. mail regarding the date of this required session.

4. Accepted students to the program are required to purchase a second package from Castle Branch. The package

includes: 1) drug screening 2) Seven-year state and county criminal record check, 3) Social Security Number (SSN#)

verification and address history trace, 4) Nationwide Healthcare Fraud & Abuse scan, and 5) document

management.

5. Admitted students must pass a

drug test to be eligible for the clinical experience. Instructions on how and where

to take the drug test will be explained to admitted students during the required special college planning session.

6. In addition to normal tuition, fees, and books, students are required to purchase uniforms, insurance and

miscellaneous supplies.

7. It is the student’s responsibility to notify both the Admi

ssions and Records Offices of any changes in address or

phone number. It is important that the correct contact information is on file at all times.

8. If a student fails or withdraws from any one of the respiratory therapy courses and wi

shes to repeat the course,

they must petition for readmission through the Respiratory Care Program; not the Admissions Office. See the

current Delaware County Community College catalog or contact the Allied Health, Emergency Services & Nursing

Division at 610-395-5353.

Upon completion of the two-year program with a grade of “C” or better in all respiratory therapy courses, the degree of associate in

applied science is awarded. The graduate is immediately eligible for the Entry-Level Certification Examination and after passing the

Entry-Level Certification Examination, the student is eligible for the Clinical Simulation Exam. Upon successful completion of the

Clinical Simulation Exam, the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist is awarded.

Delaware County Community Col

lege is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution conforming to all

applicable legislation that prohibits discrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,

national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws in its

educational programs, activities, admission or employment policies, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of

1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable statutes. I Inquiries concerning Title IX and/or 504

compliance should be referred to Title IX Coordinator: Sara Evans, vice president of human resources and organizational

development (sevans28

@dccc.edu

), 610.359.5094. TTY for the hearing impaired: 610-359-5020

. Inquiries related to accessibility

services for students should be directed to the office of disability services, (

abinder@dccc.edu), 610-359- 5229.

Delaware County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher

Education, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 777 Cannon Drive, P.O. Box 54876, Hurst, Texas, 76054-4876, 817-283-2835,

www.CoARC.com.

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Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree Curriculum

Pre-Requisite Courses:

ENG 100 English Composition 1 3 credits

MAT 128* Algebra

*Math substitutions: MAT 110, MAT 135, MAT 151, MAT 152 or MAT 160 4 credits

CHE 110 General Chemistry with

lab 4 credits

TOTAL: 11 credits

FIRST YEAR

Fall semester:

RTH 110 Respiratory Therapy Principles & Practicum 1 8 credits

BIO 150 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 4 credits

COMM 100 Intro. to Interpersonal Communication OR COMM 111

Public Speaking 3 credits

TOTAL: 15 credits

Spring semester:

RTH 102 Respiratory Therapy Principles 2 2 credits

RTH 103 Respiratory Therapy Practicum 2 6 credits

BIO 151 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 4 credits

Diversity or Global Understanding Elective:

Choose one of the following courses to meet this learning goal:

SOC 110, SOC 120, HUM 121, HUM 160, HIS 110, HIS 120, HIS 150,

HIS 160, HIS 235

3 credits

TOTAL: 15 credits

Summer 1:

RTH 104 Summer Clinical 1 5 credits

TOTAL: 5 credits

Summer 2:

RTH 105 Summer Clinical 2 5 credits

AHM 220 Applied Microbiology 1 credit

TOTAL: 6 credits

SECOND YEAR

Fall semester:

RTH 200 Respiratory Therapy Principles 3 3 credits

RTH 201 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum 3 6 credits

RTH 204 Pulmonary Pathophysiology 1 2 credits

TOTAL: 11 credits

Spring semester:

RTH 202 Respiratory Therapy Principles 4 3 credits

RTH 203 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum 4 6 credits

RTH 205 Pulmonary Pathophysiology 2 2 credits

TOTAL: 11 credits

Summer 1:

RTH 206 Summer Clinical 3 4 credits

TOTAL: 4 credits

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAM: 78 credits

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RESPIRATORY THERAPY CLASSES/CLINICAL SCHEDULE

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

FALL

RTH 110

1:30-4 p.m.

RTH 110

1:30-4 p.m.

RTH 110

1:30-4 p.m.

RTH 110

1:30-4 p.m.

RTH 110

1:30-4 p.m.

SPRING

RTH 102

RTH 103

1:25-4:35 p.m

RTH 103

1:25-4:35 p.m

RTH 102

1:25-3:35 p.m.

RTH 103

1:25-4:35 p.m

RTH 103

1:25-4:35 p.m

SUMMER I

and

SUMMER II

RTH 104

RTH 105

CLINICAL

I & II

6:45 a.m. –

11:15 p.m.

or 2

SHIFT

6:45 a.m. –

11:15 p.m.

or 2

SHIFT

6:45 a.m. –

11:15 p.m.

or 2

SHIFT

6:45 a.m. –

11:15 p.m.

or 2

SHIFT

FALL

RTH 200

RTH 201

RTH 204

RTH 201

8:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m.

RTH 204

TBA

RTH 200

9:00 a.m. –

12 p.m.

RTH 201

6:45 a.m. –

3:15 p.m.

SPRING

RTH 202

RTH 203

RTH 205

RTH 203

6:45 a.m. –

3:15 p.m.

RTH 205

TBA

RTH 203

6:45 a.m. –

3:15 p.m.

RTH 202

8:00 a.m. –

11:00 a.m.

SUMMER I

RTH 206

Clinical III

TIMES TBA

, 2

or 3

Shift

TIMES TBA

, 2

or 3

Shift

TIMES TBA

, 2

or 3

Shift

TIMES TBA

, 2

or 3

Shift

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REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

______

1. Submit an application for admission to Delaware County Community College,

if not enrolled within the past year. (See page 3.)

______ 2. Demonstrate College Readiness. (See page 3.)

______ 3. If applicable, transfer previously earned college credits into the College. (See page 4.)

______ 4. High School credentialing on file with the College. (See pages 4 & 5.)

______ 5. Apply for Financial Aid (Recommended). (See page 5.)

______ 6. Observe a Respiratory Therapist (See page 5.)

______ 7. Complete all three (3) prerequisite courses and meet minimum GPA. (See page 6.)

______ 8. Successfully pass the TEAS (See page 7 & 8.)

______ 9. Secure & store background clearances with Castle Branch. (See pages 9 & 10.)

______ 10. Maintain Good Academic Standing (2.0 GPA) at the College at all times. (See page 11.)

______ 11. Be in compliance and in good standing with the College’s Code of Conduct at all

times. (See page 11.)

______ 12. Photocopy an approved Proof of Residency for petitioning file. (See page 12.)

______ 13. Make photocopies of all pertinent documents for your personal records.

______ 14. Submit your petition. (See pages 12 and 18.)

AGE 17

? QUESTIONS ?

Please direct questions regarding the admissions process to:

Nancy Wheeler, Assistant Director of Admissions

Phone: 610-359-5005

Email:

nwheeler@dccc.edu (best method)

Please direct questions regarding the field of Respiratory Therapy or questions regarding

advisement to:

Patti L. Curran, Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Phone: 610-447-2440

Email:

patti.curran@crozer.org

Respiratory Therapy Petition

FALL 2021

Delaware County Community College

901 South Media Line Road

Media, PA 19063

610-359-5050

Applicants will only be offered an a

vailable seat in the program or be assigned to the wait list once all admission

requirements have been completed and submitted. Applicants are admitted on a first come, first qualified basis.

See page 12, Requirement #13, for specific directions regarding the required documents needed to properly petition.

This petitioning form and documents are to be emailed to:

petitioning@dccc.edu

Student ID #

P00

___ ________________________

Legal Name:

Last First Middle

____________________________________________________________________________

Maiden Name:

Last

___________________________________________________________________________

Legal Address:

Street Address

__________________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP

Primary Phone #: _______________________________ Alternative Phone: ________________________

Primary Email:

___________________________________________________________________________

DCCC Email:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Please answer the following questions:

1. I submitted a petition to the Respiratory Therapy program previously.

 No Yes - indicate year:  ________

(This information will not be used in evaluating your petition; it is merely used to locate any previously submitted paperwork still available.)

2. Please indicate:



High school graduate GED certification International Evaluation



(A copy of your official, final, high school transcripts or GED results MUST be on file with DCCC’s Records Office.)

_______________________________________________________ _______________________

Signature of Petitioner

Date

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