Respiratory Care Program Tuition and Fees

Fees are best estimates and subject to change. Please notify faculty if student cost of any item is found to be more than 20% above estimated cost, to confirm accuracy of purchase.

Tuition Fees, Technology Fee, University Wellness Education Fee, Matriculation Maintenance Fee, Auditing Fee, Application Fee, Health Insurance, Graduation Fees

CastleBranch (myCB)

  • This is a medical document manager used to collect and store all clinical compliance documentation.
  • Fee paid directly to Castlebranch.
  • New students
    • One-time setup compliance tracker ($45)
    • Initial background check NJ ($70)
    • Urine drug test ($55) (NOTE: Students who test positive for THC may need to repeat urine drug test, at additional cost.)
    • Child abuse history clearance (for certain sites, $18)
  • Returning students
    • Re-check background check NJ ($55)
    • Re-check urine drug test ($50-$100)

Student Malpractice Insurance

  • Malpractice insurance is required to attend clinical – required upon enrollment to RESP 1201.
  • Rates vary depending on your carrier – pay your malpractice insurance carrier/insurance company directly.
  • A copy of the student malpractice insurance certificate is to be uploaded to myCB.

Trajecsys

  • This is a data entry system used to log experiential learning hours and manage clinical/lab assignments and evaluations.
  • Fee paid directly to Trajecsys. Students will receive information on how to register/pay during the program orientation session, and again during RESP 1001.
  • It is recommended that students register for a 24-month subscription, which is associated with a $150 fee. This will cover use of the product through projected program completion. (Additional 6-month subscriptions are available for $50, if a student needs to extend their period of enrollment.)

Respiratory Care Textbooks (subject to change, pricing variable depending on new/used/rental)

Butler, T. J. (2013). Laboratory Exercises for Competency in Respiratory Care. (3rd ed.) ISBN: 0803626797

Colbert, B. J. (2019). Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (5th ed.) ISBN: 1517805074

Des Jardins, T. R. (2019). Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials for Respiratory Care. (7th ed.) ISBN: 1337794902 

Des Jardins, T.R. & Burton G. G. (2023). Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease (9th ed.) ISBN: 9780323871501

Stoller, J. K., & Heuer, A. J. (2024) Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (13th ed.) ISBN: 0323931995

Hinski, S. T. , Kacmarek, R. M., Stoller, J. K., & Heuer, A. J. (2024) Workbook for Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (13th ed.). ISBN: 0323932002

Heuer A.J. (2021) Wilkin’s Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care (9th ed.) ISBN: 0323696996

Cairo, J. M.(2024) Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications (8th ed.) ISBN: 9780323871648

Cairo, J. M. & Hinski, S. T. (2024) Workbook for Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications (8th ed.) ISBN: 9780323871716

Cairo, J. M. (2022) Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment (11th ed.) ISBN: 9780323712217

Cairo, J. M. (2022) Evolve Resources for Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment (11th ed.) ISBN: 9780323712255

Wanger, J. (2012). Pulmonary Function Testing: A Practical Approach (3rd ed.) ISBN: 9780763781187

Walsh, Brian. (2023) Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (6th Ed.) ISBN: 9780323793094

Other Course Textbooks and Materials

  • General education, science, and math courses will generally require purchase of textbooks/materials. The cost varies depending on course and instructor (anticipate $100-150/course).
  • Oakes’ Pocket Guides (Respiratory Care, Neonatal/Pediatric, Ventilator Management) (~$25 each)
  • American Association for Respiratory Care Student Membership ($25) 
  • New Jersey Society for Respiratory Care Shore Conference – highly recommended during senior year (~$120)

Clinical Tools

Dove Uniforms

  • Students wear a common uniform when attending clinical (royal blue scrub set and white lab jacket) purchased through either:
  • Cost depends on how many uniforms students order (typically $200).
  • Students will receive information on school logo options during program orientation and/or during RESP 1001.

Pins for Pinning Ceremony  

  • Students can choose from a variety of silver and gold school pins that range in price ($99 and up) for use in the traditional pinning ceremony that takes place in the week prior to graduation. 

Basic and Advanced Emergency Training Certification 

  • BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) ~$80
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) ~$150
  • NRP/NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support) ~$150
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) ~$150

National Examination Preparation 

  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) offers two main review resources for the written and simulation exams: comprehensive review books and online platforms. A comprehensive review course (e.g., Kettering NBRC Exam Review) will be embedded into the final semester coursework (~$350)

National Examination and State Board Licensure Fees

  • The current registration fee to take the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Examination is $200 for Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam and $200 for Clinical Simulation Exam. 
  • In NJ, after successfully completing the NBRC exam, graduates need to complete an initial RRT license application ($125 fee) and pay an inital license fee ($160).
  • In NY, after successfully completing the NBRC exam, graduates need to pay an inital license fee ($300).
  • Other state licensure fees vary from $90 to $350 – graduates should contact the appropriate board for information.
  • In some states, graduates must also pay a fingerprinting fee of (~$65).