Respiratory Therapy

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science

The Respiratory Therapy Program is designed so students can complete the professional courses within a 2-year period.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination, administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Upon successful achieving a high cut score on the TMC, graduates are eligible to take the Clinical Simulation Examinations (CSE). Successful completion of the TMC exam will award the graduate with the CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential which is required before permanent state licensure can be issued. Graduates successfully passing the TMC and CSE will be awarded the credentials of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care

CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.”

PRE-REQUISITES

*Fall Semester*
SBIO	221S	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lecture I	3
SBIO	221LS	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I	3
SENL	110S	Freshman English I	3
SMAT	121S	Pre-Calculus Algebra	3
SBIO	212S	General Microbiology Lecture	3
SBIO	212LS	General Microbiology Lab I	1
			14

Spring Semester

	BIOL	222S	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lecture II		3
	BIOL	222LS	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II		1
	SPHY	102S	Physical Science		3
	SCHE	110S	General Chemistry Lecture		3
	SCHE	110LS	General Chemistry Lab		3
			*Social/Behavioral Science Elective		3
					14

*Fall Semester*				FRESHMAN YEAR
RESP		103S	Cardiopulmonary Physiology		2
RESP		104S	Fundamental of Respiratory		4
RESP		109S	Clinical Application and Procedures I		3
RESP		119S	Pharmacology		2 11

Spring Semester

RESP	121S	Critical Care Concept I	3
RESP	123S	Clinical Application and Procedures II	3
RESP	129S	Pulmonary Disease I	2
			8

Summer Semester

RESP	130S	Entry Level Review		1
RESP	240S	Diagnostic Procedure		2
RESP	139S	Pulmonary Disease II		1
		*Humanities Elective		3 7

*Fall Semester*			SOPHOMORE YEAR
RESP	218S	Advance Pharmacology		1
RESP	226S	Clinical Application and Procedures III		3
RESP	231S	Critical Care Concept II		3
RESP	235S	Neonatology and Pediatrics		3
RESP	256S	Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology		2
				12

Spring Semester

RESP	230S	Respiratory Care Topics	1
RESP	262S	Clinical Application and Procedures IV	3
RESP	276S	Advanced Review	2
			6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 72

Please see your advisor or University Catalog for more information.