Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable) | $0.00 |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | $100.00 |
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) | $425.00 |
Tuition Fee | $54,000.00 |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST Program Fees are subject to change* |
$54,525.00 |
The table reflects upcoming future starts only.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable) | $0.00 |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | $100.00 |
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) | $425.00 |
Tuition Fee | $54,000.00 |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST Program Fees are subject to change* |
$54,525.00 |
The table reflects upcoming future starts only.
*75 Approved Instructional Weeks
The Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy Program, 200665 at the Modesto campus, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self-Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit, to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.
For more information, please visit CoARC’s website.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd
Telford, TN 37690, USA
(817) 283-2835
https://coarc.com
Welcome to the Respiratory Therapy program at Gurnick Academy!
We are excited that you are interested in a rewarding career as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Our program is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience to prepare you for licensing examinations and be a skilled and valued healthcare team member.
As a student in our program, you can access expert faculty, equipment similar to that used by respiratory therapists, and a supportive learning environment.
There are a myriad of opportunities available for respiratory therapists to work in various settings. If you are passionate about helping others, seeking a dynamic healthcare profession, or seeking a job in demand, our program offers the resources and guidance you need to succeed.
We look forward to guiding you on your career path and to the positive impact you will make on patients’ lives!
Program Mission
The Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to educate undergraduate respiratory care (RC) students to meet the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities. Our mission is to motivate and guide each student throughout the program and prepare them to be valuable members of the allied health system. We strive to instill a sense of pride in the respiratory care profession that will carry forth to every patient they encounter.
The program emphasizes the knowledge and skills appropriate for examinations required by the Respiratory Care Board of California and other regulatory bodies such as the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Extensive clinical preparation is performed under the supervision of respiratory therapists. Instruction occurs on an online platform and in the laboratory and clinical settings.
This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue entry-level employment in the field or jobs in related fields. The goal of this program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory therapy practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
Provide a high-quality educational experience to each individual desiring to enter into the respiratory therapist profession.
Provide a depth of human understanding and a wide range of respiratory related skills based on scientific principles and established fundamentals in the industry.
Guide the A.O.S. in RC student in collaborative practice with other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
Help develop and empower the A.O.S. in RC student to become a role model, patient advocate, patient educator, and caregiver who provides an environment conducive to maintaining dignity and maximizing wellness of each individual.
Guide the student in becoming an active participant in the learning process and assist with their development of self-awareness and self-direction.
Provide a shared learning environment between faculty and students through the exchange of knowledge and experience to promote change within the participants.
Provide students with the training and skill sets necessary to treat patients across the age spectrum through didactic, laboratory, and experience via clinical practicum.
*75 Approved instruction Weeks
The program information, length, and schedule may change. Be sure to read the accompanying catalog and addendum for changes and updates. Check with an admission advisor for details.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Respiratory Therapy Program has lab/classrooms equipped with audiovisual teaching aids, textbooks, journals, anatomical charts, models, and e-library resources. The laboratory is equipped with high-fidelity mannequins and equipment pertinent to the field of respiratory care, such as ventilators, nebulizers, intubation equipment, etc.
The Respiratory Therapy Program is an Associate of Occupational Science Degree program. The student will receive didactic, laboratory, and clinical education on respiratory care. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:25 during lectures, 1:10 in the laboratory, and 1:1 during externships.
The program consists of five (5) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each. During the first semester (15 weeks) of the program, students will take General Education courses and core courses up to 12 hours per week via online delivery. During the second semester (15 weeks), students will only be taking core classes from here on out. Students can expect to spend 16 hours a week in the educational setting, not including outside work.
Semester three (3) will consist of online didactic, on-campus lab sessions, and the first clinical practice. Clinical practice during this semester will occur during the first six (6) weeks in which the student is expected to participate in clinicals for two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts totaling twenty-four (24) hours a week.
Semester four (4) will consist of online didactic, on-campus lab sessions, and the second clinical practice. Clinical practice during this semester will occur during the last nine weeks (9) in which the student is expected to participate in clinicals for two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts totaling twenty-four (24) hours a week.
Semester five (5) will consist of online didactic, on-campus lab sessions, and the second clinical practice. Clinical practice during this semester will occur during the last nine weeks (9) in which the student is expected to participate in clinicals for two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts totaling twenty-four (24) hours a week.
The student receives five hundred and seventy-six (576) hours in the clinical setting and eight hundred and seventy (870) hours of didactic and laboratory instruction. The curriculum provides students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this field. In addition, the program prepares students to take their NBRC examinations described in the Student Handbook.
Upon completing the program, an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy is awarded. The normal completion time for this program is seventy-five (75) weeks, excluding any holiday and vacation times. Class times can and may be rescheduled on an alternate day of the week (i.e., Sunday through Saturday) to ensure program completion is on time and the required program hours are fulfilled.
Voluntary and Prudent Use Statement for Respiratory Therapy
Instructions in the laboratory are made possible by the participation of students, both as the person performing assessments and the person being assessed (subject) when High-Fidelity Mannequins are not prudent. All the exercises are developed to ensure prudent and safe use of the equipment and the subject. Participation is voluntary. Election not to participate will not affect grades. However, alternate training will need to be arranged.
Didactic is taught Online, and students attend lab hours and externships in the following areas:
Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.
Applicants must:
Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.
Each program has physical and non-physical requirements to ensure student and patient safety and welfare.
Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of our students and patients. Almost all of our students (check with an Admission Advisor if applicable) must be able to:
A.O.S. in RC students must be in good health and able to:
A.O.S. in RC students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
A.O.S. in RC students must also be capable of:
A.O.S. in RC students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:
The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the Respiratory Therapy program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.
Applicants must:
Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.
Each program has physical and non-physical requirements to ensure student and patient safety and welfare.
Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of our students and patients. Almost all of our students (check with an Admission Advisor if applicable) must be able to:
A.O.S. in RC students must be in good health and able to:
A.O.S. in RC students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
A.O.S. in RC students must also be capable of:
A.O.S. in RC students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:
The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the Respiratory Therapy program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked (above a minimum) will be offered seats in the program. The following point system evaluates each applicant, showing the maximum score achievable. If an accepted applicant chooses to decline their seat in the upcoming term, they must reapply for admission in any future term. The applicant must go through the application process again, including meeting all current admission requirements and deadlines.
A.O.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program Admission Point System | Possible Points |
---|---|
I. Admissions Exam | 50 |
II. Post-Secondary Education | 15 |
Associate Degree | 5 |
Baccalaureate Degree | 10 |
Graduate/Master's Degree | 15 |
III. Essay | |
IV. Resume | |
V. Healthcare Background | 5 |
One to three (1-3) Years | 3 |
More than three (3 ) Years | 5 |
Possible Total Points | 70 |
Course Number | Title | Clock Hours | Semester Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
GE 112 | Algebra I | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 201 | Introduction to Sociology | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 230 | Written & Oral Communication | 45.0 | 3.0 |
RC 100 | Respiratory Care Fundamentals I | 15.0 | 1.0 |
RC 120 | Medical Terminology w/ Emphasis in Respiratory Care | 30.0 | 2.0 |
RC 200 | Respiratory Care Fundamentals II | 75.0 | 4.0 |
RC 220 | Anatomy and Physiology w/ Emphasis on the Cardiopulmonary System | 60.0 | 4.0 |
RC 240 | Pharmacology | 45.0 | 3.0 |
RC 260 | Patient Assessment and Application | 60.0 | 3.0 |
RC 300 | Respiratory Care Fundamentals III | 75.0 | 4.0 |
RC 320 | Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation | 75.0 | 4.0 |
RC 330 | Clinical Practicum I | 144.0 | 3.0 |
RC 340 | Specialized Respiratory Care | 30.0 | 2.0 |
RC 400 | Respiratory Care Fundamentals IV | 60.0 | 4.0 |
RC 420 | Advanced Mechanical Ventilation | 75.0 | 4.0 |
RC 430 | Clinical Practicum II | 216.0 | 4.5 |
RC 500 | NBRC Review and Test Preparation | 45.0 | 3.0 |
RC 520 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 90.0 | 5.0 |
RC 530 | Clinical Practicum III | 216.0 | 4.5 |
Total | 1,446.0 | 64.0 |
Read the A.O.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program Course Descriptions.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts considers clinical experience one of the most critical parts of medical education.
Students must be rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities while attending our Respiratory Therapy school. We have Residential Clinical Sites in Concord and Modesto, CA.
View the O*Net Online 29-1126.00 Respiratory Therapists job profile for general information about the profession. Find information about salary data for the following states and major cities near campuses where the program is offered.
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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.
ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
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BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.
The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.
For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.
*for those who qualify
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Yes. Regardless of degree or background, all applicants must pass the entrance exam before admission into the program.
You don’t need to take any prerequisite courses.
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No, we do not currently offer night classes.
Please find more info about remediation in our Catalog and Addendum.
More information can be provided by contacting the Admissions Department.
All clinical rotations provided are unpaid.
For a cost breakdown, please see the Program Fees section.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.
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We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.
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