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Respiratory Care (RESP) Admission Procedures
Associate in Science Degree
Fall Semester Only Application Period: December 1- May 30

CRITERION FOR ACCEPTANCE - ACCEPTANCE INTO THE RESP PROGRAM IS DETERMINED ON A FIRST-QUALIFIED, FIRST-ACCEPTED BASIS.

Qualification is based on a rating system for (1) grades for completed prerequisite courses and (2) a scheduled personal interview. Selection is based on total qualifying scores in rank order from the highest until admission quota is reached.

STEP I.
ATTEND A MANDATORY INFORMATION SESSION BEFORE MAY 30.

STEP II.
APPLICATION TO THE COLLEGE: SUBMIT THE UH SYSTEMS APPLICATION BEFORE MAY 30.

Submit a “University of Hawai’i System Application Form” if you are:
(a) new applicant to the UH system (b) graduating high school student (c) returning student (d) international student (e) transfer student not attending a UH system college or university (f) active duty U.S. Armed Forces

Eligibility: All persons who are 18 or older, or who have earned a high school diploma or equivalency, are eligible for admissions to Kapi’olani Community College. Identify your major as: “Liberal Arts (Pre-RESP).”

The College requires tuberculosis (TB) and Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) clearance for registration approval.

Application form is available in the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), Ilima 102. Information and the application form are also available on-line.

STEP III.
DEVELOP AN ACADEMIC ACTION PLAN WITH A HEALTH SCIENCES COUNSELOR.

On Walk-in Wednesdays, you may seek advising to develop an academic action plan with a Health Sciences counselor using a “student issued copy” of your transcripts/records.

STEP IV.
COMPLETE ALL PREREQUISITE COURSES.

Complete all RESP prerequisite courses prior to application. A “C” grade or higher is required for all courses (See attached RESP curriculum). Completing program elective courses is recommended.
To register online, go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu and follow the instructions.

STEP V.
REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) BEFORE MAY 30.

For evaluation of your previous college work to be applied toward your degree, you should have official transcript(s) and course description(s) outside the UH Systems schools be sent directly to the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). The Banner Information System has your UH System School's transcript information. You must complete a “Request for Transcript Evaluation” form.

STEP VI.
APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM: DURING THE APPLICATION PERIOD, PICK UP AND SUBMIT THE RESP APPLICATION PACKET TO A HEALTH SCIENCE COUNSELOR BEFORE MAY 30.

Upon completing all RESP prerequisite and support courses, pick up the RESP Application Packet in Kauila 122. The application packet is available in the “kiosk” during Health Sciences office hours from 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. The packet is available Monday through Friday, except state holidays. The application packet is not available on-line. Neighbor island and U.S. mainland students may request the application packet be sent by mail from the Health Sciences department.

Submit the completed RESP Application Packet to a Health Sciences counselor on Walk-In Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Your program application will be reviewed with you during the application periods. Only Neighbor Island and U.S. mainland students may mail the completed application packet to the Health Sciences Department.

The RESP Program application packet includes the (a) RESP Application Checklist (b) Application for Selective Admission Program (ASAP form) (c) RESP Admission Information form

NOTICE: "Health care students are required to complete University prescribed academic requirements that involve clinical practice in a University affiliated health care facility setting with no substitution allowable for the completion of required clinical practice. Failure of a student to complete the prescribed clinical practice shall be deemed as not satisfying academic program requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to satisfactorily complete any background checks and drug testing that may be required by the affliated health care facility to which he/she is assigned for clinical practice in accordance with procedures and timelines as prescribed by that affiliated health card facility."

STEP VII.
LETTER OF APPLICATION STATUS AND INTERVIEW NOTIFICATION.

Each applicant will receive a letter of application status from the Program Director by mid-June.

Qualified applicant will be notified by mail to schedule an interview with the Health Sciences secretary at 734-9270 by deadline state on letter. Qualified applicant will participate in an interview in mid-June.

All students not selected are encouraged to seek support for future acceptance from Program Director or Health Sciences counselor.

STEP VIII.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.

Accepted students will receive an Acceptance Letter and Packet from the Program Director following the interview. The packet includes information about an Orientation and Advising Session, health forms, technical standards, and First Aid & CPR information.

You may apply for financial assistance at the Financial Aid Office.

STEP IX.
ACCEPTED STUDENTS ATTEND THE PROGRAM ORIENTATION AND ADVISING SESSIONS.

New RESP majors will review the RESP Program Handbook with the Program Director (in July). RESP majors will be advised about the RESP courses to enroll in for Fall semester.

Pay for your liability insurance at the Business Office (Ilima 101). Books may be purchased at the KCC bookstore the same day.

Complete and return your health forms to the Program Director by the first week of the Fall semester.

STEP X.
REGISTER ON-LINE AND PAY YOUR TUITION.

You should register for your RESP courses on-line. To register online, go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu and follow the instructions to login. Payment may be made on-line or at the cashier’s office (Ilima 102).

STEP XI.
COMPLETE THE KEYTRAIN PRE-ASSESSMENT AND LESSONS. COMPLETE THE WORKKEYS POST-ASSESSMENT.

The KeyTrain Program equips students with work skills to prepare for job entry. New RESP majors will participate in a session for the KeyTrain program. Students will complete pre-assessments by the designated deadline. Students can begin and complete the KeyTrain “lessons” to improve their “skill gaps” of the job profile.

RESP majors will complete the WorkKeys post-assessment near program exit.

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION

CATALOG: You may review the Kapi'olani Community College General Catalog for general information about admissions and the current RESP program curriculum and course descriptions. Additional information is listed under the heading "Special Requirements for Programs in Health Career Education." A Catalog and Schedule of Courses may be purchased at the KCC bookstore or viewed online.

COUNSELOR: You may contact a Health Sciences Counselor for academic advising and support. Please call 808.734.9270 to make an appointment or use the Ask-A-Counselor form for e-mail advising.

Admission requirements and application procedures can change. Prior to applying to the RESP program, contact the Health Sciences Department for updated information.