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Respiratory Care

Tuition, Fees and Related Program Costs

Tuition - Instate, approximately $1071/semester x 5 semesters, includes campus access fee, activity fee & technology access fee $5470.00
Malpractice insurance, $15 per year $30.00
Books/Supplies, $250 per semester $1250.00
Uniforms, lab coat $200.00
Physical exam (pre-clinical) $300.00
Criminal background check $50.00
Drug screening $50.00
Hepatitis B vaccine (optional)** Variable
CPR (pre-clinical) $50.00
Travel expenses**** Variable
Graduation (cap & gown, diploma, pinning, pictures) $100.00
TN respiratory care license, post graduation $120.00
Credentialing exams, post graduation $600.00

Fees and expenses are subject to change and so are given only as estimates.

*Represents average costs.

**Strongly recommended. OSHA standards recommend all those who are at risk of exposure to blood and body fluids receive a Hepatitis B vaccine.

***Transportation to and from clinical sites, including parking fees, is the responsibility of the student. In addition, students attend various professional meetings throughout the program including the annual TSRC state convention. Students are responsible for expenses (registration fee lodging expenses, etc) related to attending these meetings.

For more information on the program, explore the following links…

Admission Steps and Requirements
Program of Study
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