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Oct 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Credit Course Catalog
Respiratory Therapy, AAS
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Program Overview
The Respiratory Therapy AAS program is designed to prepare students to function as a professional respiratory therapist in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. Respiratory Therapists perform respiratory care procedures, including patient evaluation, treatment selection and assessment of treatment, and are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Accreditation
McHenry County College is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, McHenry County College can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC.
For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/respiratory
Respiratory Therapy, AAS Sample Semester Pathway
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Respiratory Therapy, AAS Degree Requirements
Written Communication: 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communication: 3 Credit Hours
Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science: 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 4 Credit Hours
Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours
Total General Education: 16 Credit Hours
Program Core: 49 Credit Hours
Total Minimum Degree Credits: 65
Other AAS Graduation Requirements:
- 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
- 15 semester hours of program-specific coursework taken at MCC
- Completion of graduation application
- Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department
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