Amarillo College’s West Campus Respiratory Care AAS combines classroom study with clinical practice in area hospitals. The program is 21 months and 66 semester hours; its program page describes 20 new students each fall. Applicants need the required courses and GPA, and the program lists TEAS as its entrance assessment. Requirements and dates for the next fall intake have not yet been published in full.
- Program
- Respiratory Care
- Credential
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Location
- Amarillo, Texas, United States
- Seats
- 20
- Length
- 21 months
Casper Requirement for Amarillo College Respiratory Care
Confirm with Amarillo College Respiratory Care whether Casper is required for your application year.
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
Casper instructions for the next fall intake have not been published. In the previously published process, only applicants invited after initial scoring had to take Casper.
Amarillo College Respiratory Care Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- Amarillo College admission plus a separate online Health Sciences program application
Applicants must be active Amarillo College students, submit official transcripts, meet a Health Sciences advisor, and complete the required application-process video and quiz before submitting the program application.
Amarillo College Respiratory Care Admissions Statistics
Period: 2023 Annual Report; three-year average
- Seats / class size: 20
- Retention: 89%
- Job placement: 88%
- TMC high-cut-score achievement: 79%
- RRT success: 56%
The program information page says it accepts 20 new students each fall.
Eligibility Requirements for Amarillo College Respiratory Care
- Degree / credits
High school diploma or GED; applicants must be 18 by program completion.
Complete required BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and HITT 1205 courses before applying. Applicants must be able to participate in required laboratory and clinical activities; a physician-signed medical release may be required.
Other requirements
- Program information session: Attend before applying; next-intake dates are not published.
- Application-process video and quiz: Complete the video and pass the quiz with 100% before applying.
- Health Sciences advising: Meet an advisor to review prerequisites.
- Clinical eligibility: Meet functional requirements; a physician release may be required.
- Post-acceptance compliance: Provide immunizations, a Complio background check, drug screening, and HIPAA training.
Selection Factors Amarillo College Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I | required Complete before applying. |
| BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | required Complete before applying. |
| HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I | required Complete before applying. |
GPA
- How it is calculated
Overall cumulative GPA in completed college courses
- Minimum
- 2.0
Applicants need at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in completed college courses.
Admissions tests
- ATI TEAS 7 (required): A composite score of at least 58.7% is required. Only one attempt is permitted per admission cycle; Science, Reading, Math, and English and Language Usage scores earn admission points.
How applicants are ranked
Admission uses points for prerequisite-course grades, TEAS sections, and a previously earned associate degree or higher. In the last published selection process, the top 42 applicants were invited to take Casper, which added up to 20 points; final offers used combined scores. Selection details for the next fall intake are not yet published.
Interview Format at Amarillo College
The program has not specified an interview format for the next fall intake. Its last published process used Casper for selected applicants.
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at Amarillo College Respiratory Care
- Program length
- 21 months
- Structure
66 semester hours of general education, respiratory care science, laboratory learning, and clinical practice.
- Campuses
- West Campus, Amarillo
The AAS curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, respiratory care procedures, pharmacology, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, exam preparation, and clinical practica in area hospitals. Graduates become eligible for National Board for Respiratory Care credentialing exams.
Campus and facilities
The program is based at Amarillo College’s West Campus in Amarillo. Clinical application courses take place in area hospitals.
Tuition and Funding at Amarillo College
- In-district tuition and fees, 66 hours: $9,997
- Out-of-district tuition and fees, 66 hours: $12,835
- Estimated total, in district: $11,937
- Estimated total, out of district: $14,757
Published program estimates include books and supplies in the totals; costs may decrease when general education courses are completed before entry. A Wi-Fi-capable laptop is required.
Amarillo College's Mission and Values
Prepare graduates for competent practice across the knowledge, clinical-skills, and professional-behavior domains of registered respiratory therapy.
To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice
What Applicants Are Saying
Matriculated students report that 85-90% complete the program, reflecting a supportive environment amid rigorous demands. Students report significant shifts in study habits after admission and describe the pace as demanding but rewarding, with improved study habits and clinical experience ideal for future physician assistant applications. Many choose the program for its RRT credential and pathway to advanced roles like PA school, citing emergency experience and solid pay after graduation. Graduates report earning Cs initially while succeeding long-term, and note that a leisurely bachelor's pursuit after the program is possible with a 3.9 GPA after adapting.
Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.
How to Prepare Your Amarillo College Respiratory Care Application
- Complete BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and HITT 1205 before applying.
- Prepare for TEAS 7; check the required composite score and one-attempt rule.
- Attend a Respiratory Care information session and complete the Health Sciences application-process video and quiz.
- If invited to take Casper, follow the program’s registration instructions and prepare for its situational-judgment questions.
- Plan for a 21-month curriculum with clinical practice.
More About Amarillo College Respiratory Care
- Career pathway
Respiratory therapist roles and a pathway to physician assistant school; emergency experience and solid pay after graduation are cited.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amarillo College Respiratory Care
Does Amarillo College Respiratory Care require Casper?
Casper instructions for the next fall intake are not published. In the last published process, it was required only for selected top-ranking applicants.
What entrance exam is required?
The program lists TEAS 7, with a minimum 58.7% composite score and one attempt per admission cycle.
How many students are accepted?
The program information page says 20 new students each fall.
What GPA is required?
At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in completed college courses.
How long is the program?
The AAS is 21 months and 66 semester hours.
Are there interviews?
An interview format for the next fall intake has not been published.
What courses must I finish before applying?
BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and HITT 1205.
Can international students apply?
Applicants must meet Amarillo College admission and Respiratory Care program requirements; contact the college about individual admission eligibility.
Sources
- AC About Our Program
- AC Health Sciences Application Process
- AC Respiratory Care Program Point System 2026
- AC Program Curriculum Information
- AC Program Cost
- AC Program Outcomes
Last updated: September 26, 2026