Respiratory Therapy Admissions Requirements

Allied Health programs have limited enrollment and a selective review process.

Applicants must meet all general admission criteria for the College; Allied Health, or Nursing application (including an application fee); provide official copies of their high school transcript, prior college transcripts, and any requirements specific to admission for the student’s intended program. See the applicable application and individual program webpage for any additional items needed. Selection of applicants is a continuous process. Early application is highly recommended. For more information contact the Division of Allied Health or refer to the College’s website under Programs of Study then Health care Professions. This does not mean, however, that any applicant is admitted directly to any course or program without an adequate background. For this reason, the College offers many courses which provide applicants with the opportunity to develop a sufficient background to enter the program of their choice.

Admission to the Respiratory Therapy program is limited to a maximum of fourteen (14) students per year. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of selected objective criteria.

1. Official high school or GED/TASC/HiSET and college/program transcripts (if applicable) on file with WVNCC. registrar@wvncc.edu
2. Program application form on file, and $25 application fee paid.
3. 2.5 cumulative college GPA preferred, but applicants with a GPA of 2.0 or higher will be considered if space is available.
4. Eligible to take college-level English and Math without supplemental coursework.
5. TEAS test is not required but if taken a composite score of 58 or higher is preferred: scores of 52 or higher will be considered if space is available.
6. AHA BLS Certification must be completed before October 15 each year. Classes are available at the College through our Continuing Education, or you can search for local options through the American Heart Association. 
   • Upon successful completion of the application, you will receive an acceptance letter admitting you to the college and an email giving you access to a Brightspace Sandbox for the program to which you are applying. Program acceptance will come from the individual program director after the application deadline.
   • Once you receive access to the Brightspace Sandbox you will follow all instructions for submitting requirements.
   • Each program has specific selection criteria, timelines, and associated costs. Refer to the Program page for details.

1. Selection of candidates is continuous and early application is highly recommended. Important information is communicated to applicants via WVNCC student email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check this email regularly.
2. Official transcripts should arrive sufficiently prior to the deadline to allow at least 10 business days for processing.
3. Requirements for selection are minimal and must be met prior to review of the application. The majority of candidates exceed these requirements and, therefore, meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance into a program. Selection of the class is at the discretion of program officials and is final.
4. Candidates must achieve a C or better in all program courses and be able to pass a Physical Examination, Background Check, and Drug Screening. Details will be provided upon program acceptance.
5. Students are responsible for all financial obligations required in the application process and program that include, but are not limited to, tuition and fees, transportation, meals, physical exams, drug testing, background checks, uniforms, supplies, textbooks, course and testing fees. Applicants must be prepared to pay a $200 deposit at the time of acceptance to reserve a spot in their program of choice; this non-refundable payment is applied toward the students’ program expenses for the Fall 202x semester.

IMPORTANT: If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for any reason, state and national credentialing boards, licensing boards, and other agencies which require criminal background checks on potential employees and students may deny you employment or placement in certain settings, even if you have completed all academic requirements. Please contact the Program Director at memmerth@wvncc.edu if you have any questions.

For more information, visit our website, contact the Admissions Office at wvnccadmissions@wvncc.edu, or contact the Program Director at memmerth@wvncc.edu.

• See Appendix D Student Technical Standards form to be turned in during orientation to theRespiratory therapy program.

A medical history and physical examination by the applicant’s personal physician as specified in the (letter mailed to the student) must be submitted to Platinum. Please review the table of Medical/Dental Requirements in the acceptance packet. Proof of health insurance with hospitalization benefits is required before any student can attend clinical sites. Failure to provide all required health information by the OCTOBER 15 deadline is grounds for dismissal from the Respiratory Therapy Program. A 10-panel drug screen and a CBI background check must be completed on or before October 15 and submitted to Castle Branch.

• Complete and submit the required health forms and documentation to Platinum.
• Submission of health records and annual immunizations are the responsibility of the student.
• The Essential Functions signed form is to be handed in to the Respiratory therapy program faculty.
• Your drug screen and Criminal Background Information (CBI) is submitted to Castle Branch by the OCTOBER 15 DEADLINE