Application for Admission - Procedure

Applications are accepted starting the last week of January through June 1 st each year for the fall semester. Only one class is chosen each year (fall semester).

To be considered for acceptance into the Respiratory Care program, the applicant must:

Submit an Application Form and Criminal Background Check Form to the FTC Office on the Missouri Southern Campus with the $50 application fee and a $20 background check fee.

Step Two: HOBET Examination

Individuals applying to the Respiratory Therapy Program must take the HOBET exam. There are two general parts to the test:

Part 1-Math

Part II  Reading and Comprehension

This test requires approximately two and one half hours to complete. Applicants must obtain a composite score of 43 or above on this exam to be considered for entry into the Respiratory Therapy Program. Applicant must have an application on file and have paid the $50.00 application fee prior to the morning of the test.

The applicant must reserve a test date by calling 417-625-9848 to schedule the test.

Submit the following documents.

Official Transcripts:

• High school or GED
• College transcripts
• Vocational or Technical School, if applicable

Three letters of reference

Background check form

Applicants whose HOBET composite score is 43 or above and has supplied the above documents will be contacted and scheduled for an interview with program staff. All selected applicants will submit to a drug screen.