Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need to be a student at Valencia to apply to the Respiratory Program?

A: Yes. You must apply to the college before you submit a Respiratory application. You can apply online at www.valenciacc.edu/admissions or contact Enrollment services at enrollment@valenciacc.edu to begin the application process with Valencia.

Q: What courses do I need to take prior to applying to the Respiratory program?

A: The required pre-requisite course is BSC 2093C – Human Anatomy and Physiology I.  However, due to the high number of applicants and the selection point process, it is recommended to have the following courses completed (with a C or better) before you apply to Respiratory:

• MCB 2010C - Microbiology
• BSC 2094C - A&P II
• HSC 2550 - Pathophysiology
• ENC 1101 Freshman Composition I
• ENC 1102 Freshman Composition II
• MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra
• PSY 1012 General Psychology
• Elective - Humanities or Fine Arts
• HSC 1004 - Professions of Caring
• HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology
 

Q: Are the Pre-requisite courses offered online?

A: Yes. The general education courses are offered on campus and online. However, science courses must be completed on campus.

Q: Do I have to take all the pre-requisites at a particular campus?

A: No, you may take the pre-requisite course at any Valencia campus location. However, if accepted, Respiratory courses are only offered on the west campus

Q: Will my courses from other colleges transfer to Valencia?

A: Once you have applied to Valencia, you will need to request official transcripts sent from your previous institution. The admissions office will evaluate all transcripts once they are received to determine transfer credit.

Q: Do I need to take the Nursing Entrance Test (NET) before I apply?

A: No, the NET is not required to apply to the Respiratory Care program.

Q: What is the minimum cumulative GPA to apply to the Respiratory program?

A:  The minimum GPA required to apply to the program is 2.0.

Q: What is the deadline to apply to the Respiratory Program?

A:  The deadline to apply is October 1st of each year.

Q: About how many students apply to the Respiratory program?

A:  Approximately 30 - 40 students apply to the program each year.

Q: How many students are accepted into the Respiratory program and how often?

A: The Respiratory program accepts 24 students per year. The program begins once each year in January for the Spring term.

Q: What is the schedule like if I am accepted into the Respiratory program?

A: The schedule is M-F during the day. We do not offer a part-time or evening program. Clinical hours vary each semester from 12-24 hours per week in addition to the required credit hours of class/lab time.

Q: Where do I send my application when I'm ready to apply?

A: You can mail in your completed application with the $15 application fee to the Business Office:

Valencia Community College

Business Office SSB 101

1800 S. Kirkman Road

Orlando, FL 32811

Please make sure your application is complete, missing documentation or requirements can result in denied admission.