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Respiratory Care Program Costs and Related Information

Estimated Expenses for Respiratory Care (RC) Program at JCCC:

Estimated Expenses for Respiratory Care Program, Excluding Taxes

1st Year Student

2nd Year Student

Total Estimated Cost

Criminal Background Check ($46.50 each) and Drug Screen ($42.00 each) + Document Management System ($25.00) + $3.00 administrative fee (all charges after acceptance into the program)

$116.50

 

$116.50

Physical Exam and Immunizations

  • Prices vary based on personal insurance and immunizations needed
  • Healthcare insurance must be maintained for the entire length of the program and is not included in this total

$400

$70

$470

Tuition costs are based on 26 credits for the first year and 26 credits for the second year at the Johnson County Resident rate.

For information about tuition for outside Johnson County, see current tuition rates

$2,626

$2,626

$5,252

Books & EHR Go Access Code

Prices may vary if you rent text books or purchase a digital version

*Some texts may be purchased in a bundle during the first semester at a discounted rate

EHR Go access code subscription (40 weeks): $125

$925*

$100

$1,025

Supplies

Stethoscope: $90

$90

 

$90

Uniforms

Scrubs (2 sets): $100

$100

 

$100

Graduation Expenses

Gown, Hat, Tassel

 

$40

$40

Basic Life Support Certification

*BLS must remain current for the entire two-years enrolled in the program

$90

 $90

Student Membership to Join the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

$25

 $25 $50

Missouri’s Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR)

$15.25

 

$15.25

Total 1st Year Student

$4,387.75

 

 

Total 2nd Year Student

 

$2,861.00

 

Total Respiratory Care Program

 

 

$7,248.75

Costs are approximate and are subject to change based upon Dean/EVPI (Executive Vice President, Instruction) Committee’s approval.

There are several things to consider when budgeting for college. Visit our Cost of Attendance page for detailed information.

Additional Information:

Other important information to know before applying for JCCC’s Respiratory Care program include the following:

  • Physical examinations, including immunizations, must be current each year.
  • Costs for healthcare and healthcare insurance are the responsibility of the individual student.
  • Plans should be made for childcare costs, if applicable.
  • Transportation to and from class and to clinical agencies is the responsibility of the student.
  • After graduation from the RC program, you will be eligible to take the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Board Exams:
    • TMC Examination costs $190 for new applicants and $150 for repeat applicants.
    • CSE costs $200 for both new and repeat applicants.

Financial Aid

Visit the financial aid page for general financial aid information. Specific respiratory care scholarships are only awarded to students enrolled in and actively taking respiratory care (RC) classes. To apply for JCCC scholarships, you must complete the JCCC scholarship application for the current year, have a current JCCC application for admission, and a GPA on file from high school, JCCC, or any other college you have attended.

The FAFSA is required for scholarships within our programs, but students do not need to pursue federal financial aid because only that the FAFSA for that academic year be on file at the college. Having the FAFSA on file will open up more opportunities for scholarships.

Remember to complete your JCCC scholarship application every year! We award throughout the year, so apply even if you miss the April 1 priority deadline.

Students anticipating difficulty financing their education should contact the Financial Aid office, second floor of the Student Center, 913-469-3840, as soon as possible to request application information for student financial aid assistance.

The Financial Aid Process Checklist (pdf) is a great reference on the process for receiving financial aid at JCCC.

To check your financial aid requirements and status, log in to MyJCCC and select “My Financial Aid” and then “Requirements.” Use the dropdown menu to pick the correct academic year to see the needed requirements, if any.