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If you are not already a student, begin by applying for admission. 

If you are a current credit student at �鶹���� and have an L Number,  and select "I have completed program requirements and am applying to a special admission program."

If you previously attended �鶹���� as a credit student but have not taken courses for four terms, you will need to re-apply to update your account.

Meet with a Health Professions academic advisor or email HPAdvising@lanecc.edu to discuss course options.

In order to apply for the Respiratory Care Program, you must complete the following prerequisite courses before the program starts in fall:

Part A: Prerequisite Courses (Required)

Writing (4 credits): 

• Writing 121 (WR 121z)

Mathematics (4 credits):

• MTH 65 – Beginning Algebra or higher math (4 Credits) or higher

Medical Terminology (3 credits)

• Medical Terminology 1 (HP 100) 

Anatomy and Physiology (12 credits total)

• Anatomy And Physiology 1 (BI 231z) (4 Credits)
• Anatomy And Physiology 2 (BI 232z)(4 Credits)
• Anatomy And Physiology 3 (BI 233z)(4 Credits)- You maybe in progress with this course at time of application, must be completed prior to Fall 2026

Part B: Preferred Courses (Not Required)

Preferred Courses

• Chemistry for Health Occupations (CH 112)
• Any 200 level Chemistry Courses
• Nutrition (FN 225)
• Physical Exercise and Healthy Aging (FLS 214)
• Holistic Health (HE 240)
• Personal Health (HE250)
• Lifetime Health and Fitness (HE 275)
• Medical and Health Humanities (HUM 240)
• Effective Learning (EL 110, EL 115, EL 117, EL 121)
• Child Development (HDFS 226)
• Children Under Stress (HDFS 227) 
• Young Children with Special Needs (HDFS 228)
• Listening and Critical Thinking (COMM 105) 
• Introduction to Intercultural Communication (COMM 115)
• Interpersonal Communication (COMM 218Z)
• Communication, Gender and Culture (COMM 220)
• Communication in Healthcare Settings (COMM 296)
• Any Psychology Course (PSY)
• Human Body Systems

Have courses from another college?

Submit Non-�鶹���� Official Transcripts to Enrollment Services:

• All courses from other colleges used as prerequisites must be recorded on your official transcript. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and order transcripts prior to the application deadline.
• Transcripts should be sent to and received by �鶹���� Enrollment Services by the application close date. Submit non-�鶹���� Transcripts.

Request Course Equivalency Evaluation (if needed):

• Courses taken at other colleges may be eligible to use on your application.
• Go to the Enrollment Services website on Transferring Credits and use the “.”

If courses do not appear as equivalent, email: HPAdvising@lanecc.edu.

• All prerequisite courses must be completed and appear on your �鶹���� transcript or submitted official non- �鶹���� transcripts prior to fall entry.
• Note all applicable classes and credits carefully. Do not leave course, school, term, or number credits information blank. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Credit will not be given if you do not enter course information even if it’s on your transcript.
• Upload each required or supplemental form into the portal prior to submitting the application.
• Make sure to click on the final "Submit" button after you review your application.

• Sign and return of all forms and necessary materials sent by email to you after you have confirmed your program acceptance.
• Attend the mandatory General Orientation to discuss program expectations. (TBD date, likely in August) 
• Be ready to attend class in fall!