Respiratory therapy
This associate degree program prepares students to become respiratory therapists by combining didactic and practicum experiences in acute and non-acute patient care settings. The 24-month, competency-based curriculum focuses on the assessment and treatment of patients with acute and chronic lung and cardiovascular disorders. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Science degree and become eligible to take the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examinations.
Prerequisites: BIO 271, MTH 110, ENG 101, HE 102, All prerequisites and general education requirements must have been completed with a “C” or better, Attend a respiratory information session, Clear background check
Courses
- BIO271 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- ENG100 — English Composition I with Basic Writing Skills
- ENG101 — English Composition I
- HE102 — Medical Terminology
- HE112 — Medical Law and Ethics for the Allied Health Professional
- MTH1010 — Intermediate Algebra
- MTH1011 — Intermediate Algebra with Support
- MTH1020 — Intermediate Algebra and Plane Trigonometry
- MTH1120 — Introduction to Statistics
- PSY180 — Introduction to Psychology
- RSP100 — Respiratory Assessment
- RSP110 — Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- RSP120 — Respiratory Pharmacology
- RSP130 — Respiratory Procedures
- RSP140 — Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
- RSP150 — Hemodynamic Monitoring
- RSP160 — Case Study Review and Research I
- RSP170 — Respiratory Therapy Practicum I
- RSP180 — Mechanical Ventilation I
- RSP190 — Respiratory Therapy Practicum II
- RSP200 — Mechanical Ventilation II
- RSP210 — Respiratory Therapy Practicum III
- RSP220 — Neonatal and Pediatric Pathophysiology
- RSP230 — Respiratory Care in the Outpatient Setting
- RSP240 — Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
- RSP250 — Case Study Review and Research II
- RSP260 — Respiratory Therapy Practicum IV
- RSP270 — Respiratory Therapy Capstone
- RSP280 — Respiratory Therapy Practicum V
- SOC101 — Principles of Sociology