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Applicants who did not graduate from high school in the US must have the equivalent of a US high school diploma and must meet language standards established through College policy and/or procedure. 2) Have earned a high school equivalency diploma based on performance on the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test administered through any State Department of Education. 3) Have completed a home education program meeting the requirements of FLA Stat 1002.451. 4) Have earned a PERT or CPT Eligible Certificate of Completion (W8A) from a Florida public high school. 5) Have been approved by Florida SouthWestern State College for entry into the Accelerated Programs for High School Students (dual enrollment) Respiratory Care has limited enrollment due to the rigorous clinical education requirements for the program. Each applicant must meet specific criteria which are listed in the admission policies. 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