College Catalog - Programs of Study
Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 264 Precision Blvd., Telford, TN, 37690, www.coarc.com; 817-283-2835.
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Respiratory therapy is an allied health profession in which respiratory therapists work under the direction of a physician to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. This two-year program incorporates college classes with clinical practice. Students learn fundamental respiratory care concepts and to perform procedures with attention to critical detail while maintaining aseptic technique and appropriate safety precautions.
The program offers students clinical training in a variety of settings, including neonatology, critical care, pulmonary function, clinic and home care.
Graduates of the Respiratory Therapy program are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry Level (CRT) credentialing examination (requirement for state licensing) and the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Advanced Level (RRT) credentialing examinations.
The mission of the Respiratory Therapy program is to prepare students as registered respiratory therapists
Technical standards: The physical activity (strength) for respiratory therapy (076.361-014) is classified as “medium” by the Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
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COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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BIOL 2201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
BIOL 2202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | |
CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1030 |
General Chemistry 1 OR Survey of Biomedical Chemistry |
5 | |
RESP 1000 | Introduction to Respiratory Therapy | 3 | |
MATH 1175 OR MATH 1200 OR MATH 1025 | Statistics for Health & Social Sciences OR College Algebra OR Introduction to College Mathematics | Choose one MATH course. | 3 |
Total PREADMISSION Requirements Credits 19
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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RESP 1010 | Respiratory Care I | 4 | |
RESP 1012 | Pre-Clinical Practice | 2 | |
ENGL 1010 | Composition I | ENGL 1300 does not substitute | 3 |
Humanities or Social Science | See approved list* | 3 |
Total Year 1 - Semester 1 Credits 12
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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BIOL 2210 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 | |
RESP 1100 | Respiratory Care II | 4 | |
RESP 1800 | Clinical Practicum I | (15 weeks, 8 hrs/week) | 1 |
RESP 2110 | Respiratory Critical Care | 3 |
Total Year 1 - Semester 2 Credits 12
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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RESP 2800 | Clinical Practicum II | (6 weeks, 24 hrs/week) | 2 |
Total Summer Session Credits 2
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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RESP 2020 | Cardiopulmonary Diseases I | 3 | |
RESP 2120 | Respiratory Care III | 4 | |
RESP 2810 | Clinical Practicum III | (14 weeks, 24 hrs/week) | 4 |
PSYC 2010 | General Psychology | 4 |
Total Year 1 - Semester 2 Credits 15
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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RESP 2030 | Cardiopulmonary Diseases II | 3 | |
RESP 2130 | Respiratory Care IV | 4 | |
RESP 2820 | Clinical Practicum IV | (14 weeks, 16 hrs/week) | 3 |
Total Year 2 - Semester 2 Credits 10
Total Program Credits 70
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