How to Apply to Respiratory Care

Step 1: Apply to TCC

Apply online with ApplyTCC (use Firefox or Chrome for the best experience)

• Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission

Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.

You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to Respiratory Care.

Step 2: Attend an Information Session

Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.

Attending an information session is an application requirement. You will submit your Certificate of Attendance with your application.

Until We Host In-Person Sessions

Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Respiratory Care Information Session (PDF)Listen

• To request an accessible copy of this document, please contact Jozelin Garcia by email at jozelin.garcia@tccd.edu or by phone at 817-515-2457.

Questions?

Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub

Marcie (MJ) Gonzales, M.L.S.-CCSP, Career Advisor

Call 817-515-1487
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Step 3: Make sure you are eligible to apply

What are the requirements?

For details, go to Selective Admission: Respiratory Care

Step 4: Get current official transcripts

You will need to submit your official college transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended to the TCC Admissions and Registrar Office.

If you have not attended college or if you will have fewer than 12 college semester hours by the application deadline, you will need to submit your official high school transcript(s).

International Students

Contact International Student Admissions & Compliance (817-515-1570) at least 8 weeks before the application deadline to schedule an appointment if you have international transcripts.

Step 5: Take required admissions exams before you apply

1. Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Admission Exam

   You can take the HESI A2 exam online through ProctorU or in-person at the Trinity River Campus Testing Center.

   Find out how: See HESI A2 Admission Assessment

2. If English is not your first language

   You will need to take one of the following English readiness exams:

   • TOEFL iBT®
     or
   • IELTS

Step 6: Submit your application by the deadline

We will not accept late applications.

1. Fill out and submit your online application

   TCC Health Sciences Program Application

   Have questions about the online application?

   Email us at TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

2. Be sure to include required supporting materials

   • Immunization records
   • Information Session Certificate of Attendance

3. Complete and electronically sign your online application

   We will not accept paper applications.