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To be eligible to apply for admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, applicants must have completed the following:
Contact Information Health Science Administrative AssistantRoom R227406.771.4350 Mailing Address Respiratory Therapy Program Admissions CommitteeAttention: Respiratory Therapy ProgramGreat Falls College MSU2100 16th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, MT 59405
Health Science Administrative AssistantRoom R227406.771.4350
Respiratory Therapy Program Admissions CommitteeAttention: Respiratory Therapy ProgramGreat Falls College MSU2100 16th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, MT 59405
Accepted students will be notified of their acceptance into the program typically by the end of June. The specific date by which notification is mailed is noted in the current program application. Accepted students will receive the intent to enroll form which MUST be completed and returned to the College. If this letter of intent to enroll is not returned by the assigned date, the student’s place will be offered to another applicant.
Accepted students should plan on registering for program courses in August during the mandatory Respiratory Therapy Program orientation (date and time to be announced in the acceptance letter) will be made available to you via the colleges online learning platform, D2L Brightspace, this will also include the mandatory Health Science Orientation.
Students not accepted will be notified typically by mid-July, with specific date by which notification will be mailed noted in the current program application. If students are not accepted into the RT program, we highly encourage students to consider applying the following year after considering retaking prerequisites to improve application scoring. If space allows, applications will be considered after the submission deadline.
New students to Great Falls College are highly encouraged to register for the non-credit course called “Tech Essentials”. This is not required but we strongly recommend you complete it to help in familiarizing yourself with D2L, as the entire respiratory program utilizes this learning management system extensively. The course is designed to let you do tasks you can expect to do in your regular respiratory program courses. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a practice assignment, submit a practice quiz, post and reply to a discussion message, and take a survey.
All of this information is also available on the e-learning website at: elearning.gfcmsu.edu/gettingstartedinformation.html through video tutorials and an eLearning Guide. However, practice opportunities are only available with registration for “Tech Essentials.” If interested, this will be a course you may register for at respiratory therapy program orientation.
You’ll need to purchase textbooks for most classes. To find out what books you need:
The campus bookstore will carry all of your books needed for classes (and they buy books back at a discounted price at the end of each semester). You’re also welcome to shop on-line (Amazon is a great resource) for deals on books.
https://www.thecottagebookstore.com
While you are a student at GFC MSU, you can download Office 365 Pro Plus for free. You’re also licensed for up to 5 installs on a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smart phone.
Please note: It is not recommended that students plan to use a Chromebook, iPad, or Android tablet as their primary device for completing schoolwork.
GFC MSU Academic Success and Accessibility helps accommodate for disabilities you may have. Not all disabilities are visible, and a large number of students registered with Academic Success and Accessibility have disabilities such as ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, health impairments, or psychiatric disabilities.
Important: There are differences between disability in high school and disability in college.
The first step to determine eligibility for services is to schedule a one-hour intake appointment with the Director of Academic Success and Accessibility to discuss how your disability impacts your learning and together, determine reasonable Accommodations and Services.
For more information, visit Academic Success and Accessibility.
As a respiratory program student, it is important to think about the elevation in expectations and be proactive to address them. See this table below for some of the major expectations.
*Table information modified from www.brookhavencollege.edu
We want you to succeed! We have many great resources for students described below:
Students are eligible for free tutoring and support, including teaching successful study skills like computer use, note taking, reading, test preparation and time management. They even offer a Google+ Hangout for students who are unable to come to campus and you can submit your papers and writing assignments by e-mail to have a tutor proof your assignment and provide feedback.
Visit students.gfcmsu.edu/asc for more information
The Weaver Library is open as your major informational resource on campus. You can find books, videos, and course reserves plus the student computer lab.
For more information, including their open hours, visit library.gfcmsu.edu