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| Respiratory Care Degree Requirements
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The Respiratory Care Program leads to an associate of science in health science (ASHS) degree. Requirements for the degree include 33 hours of liberal arts courses and 42 hours of professional courses.
Liberal Arts CoursesThe following courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher prior to entering the professional phase of the program: Intermediate Algebra, College Writing 1, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Introduction to Chemistry, Microbiology and Speech.
The following courses may be completed during the professional phase: Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Philosophy and Theology.
Professional Courses
FALL I
RC 1002 Introduction to Respiratory Care
RC 1014 Respiratory Care Procedures
RC 1012 Respiratory Care Procedures Lab
RC 2015 Cardiopulmonary & Renal Physiology
Total Credit Hours 13
SPRING I
RC 1023 Introduction to Clinical Practicum
RC 2025 Cardiopulmonary Disorders & Management
RC 2024 Ventilators & Applied Critical Care
RC 2011 Ventilators & Applied Critical Care Lab
RC 2022 Introduction to Pediatric Respiratory Care
RC 2032 Introduction to Neonatal Respiratory Care
Total Credit Hours 17
FALL II
RC 2112 Respiratory Care in Alternate Sites
RC 2125 Respiratory Care Practicum I
RC 2135 Respiratory Care Practicum II
Total Credit Hours 12
Only grades “A” through “C” are acceptable for progression in the Respiratory Care Program. |
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