2 Education Programs for Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

The following programs are available for this occupation:

• Respiratory Therapy

  St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

  3 Years 6 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $15,171

• Cardiovascular Technology

  St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

  2 Years 6 Semesters Full Time Online

  Cost: $10,202

  Admission Requirements

  OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:

  • Grade 12 English – ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)

  OR

  • Equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.

  Mature students – See Admission Procedures for details.

  For more information, see the Cardiovascular Technology Admission Guidelines document also found on the Admission Procedures page.

  Important Information

  This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Important information about how applicants are ranked for entry into this program can be found on the Admission Procedures page.

  Field/Clinical Placements

  Clinical placement is a mandatory part of the curriculum. Students can be placed anywhere within Ontario.

  Applicants are required to have the following completed prior to clinical placement. You are responsible for the associated costs.

  • First Aid
  • Heart & Stroke Foundation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) BCLS Level C/AED
  • N95 Mask Fit Testing
  • Employer requirement for up-to-date CLEAR POLICE CLEARANCE (vulnerable sector screening)
    • MUST be obtained by you, the student.
    • Obtain the Police Clearance by the first week of your first semester
    • Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts ANYWHERE within Ontario.
    • You are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.

  Additional Requirements

  Students applying to this program must complete the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) test.

  Selection Procedure

  A score is determined for each applicant derived from the Pre-Admission Testing score and from required subjects for admission. Scores are then ranked by highest score and selection is made for the available positions and places on the waiting list.

  For high school applicants, all of your Grade 11 courses and the first semester of your Grade 12 courses will be averaged and ranked in order to make the selection for acceptance into this program. When final grades are released applicants must meet the minimum requirement in mandatory courses.

  Health Requirements

  • Medical Requirements Form.
  • A satisfactory medical exam.
  • An up-to-date immunization record including tetanus and diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B (incl. Hep B titre within the last 24 months) and TB skin test.