College and Career Spotlight Featuring: Victoria College and Respiratory Care

Victoria College

Victoria College How Do I Apply? *Did you know…. Submit application through ApplyTexas Submit transcripts, test scores, & immunization records Apply for financial aid & explore scholarships Access Pirate Portal & Campus SaVE training Register & Pay for Entrance Exam Sign Up for Pirate Orientation *Did you know…. That when you apply to Victoria College that your application is good for a year. (ex. Jan 2017-Jan 2018)

Victoria College Average Tuition & Fees Degrees Offered: Certificates In County: $2,112 Out of County: $3,240 Degrees Offered: Associates of Arts/Sciences-General Studies Associates of Applied Sciences Certificates Welding CNA Dental Assisting And many more!

Victoria College Attend a VC Info Night Mascot What is VC Info Night? VC info night is an opportunity for students to learn about Victoria College’s area of study, admissions process, services, student activities and organizations, and transfer pathways. Mascot Captain Vic is the official mascot for Victoria College. You can usually see him at on and off campus events! VC Night at the Ball Park

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist What is it? A two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree. As a respiratory therapist you will work under the direction of a physician to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Where will you work? Hospitals Intensive Care Units Emergency Rooms Newborn and pediatric units Patients’ homes Sleep laboratories Skilled nursing facilities and pulmonary rehabilitation programs Case management programs

Respiratory Therapist Specialized training in the program includes: Advanced cardiac life support Basic dysrhythmia interpretation Neonatal resuscitation program Pediatric advanced life support Pulmonary diagnostics Respiratory home care and rehabilitation Average Salary Ranges in Texas $54,174-$65,112 Education Needed Associates of Applied Science Degree

Respiratory Therapist College and Universities offering Respiratory Care programs Texas State University Victoria College Amarillo College Austin Community College Del Mar College University of Houston-Victoria University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Make Sense of it…. Terms to know! Application- a written request for admission into a college or university Admission- the act of being accepted into a college or university

Contact Information College and Career Coaches Victoria East High School Ms. Bailey Koebrick 788-2830 x39656 bailey.koebrick@visd.net Victoria West High School Ms. Maria Rico 788-2830 x39150 maria.rico@visd.net Victoria East and West Career and College Administrative Assistant Ms. Jessica Townsend jessica.townsend@visd.net