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Respiratory Care - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 71 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Contact Details

Allied Health
alliedhealth@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3579
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8100

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

PS100
General Psychology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

RT200
Introduction to Respiratory Care
3.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT201
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
3.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT202
Cardiopulmonary Pathology
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT203
Cardiopulmonary Assessment
3.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT204
Respiratory Care Science
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT205
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
2.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT210
Therapeutic Modalities I
4.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT211
Therapeutic Modalities II
4.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT212
Therapeutic Modalities III
4.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT221
Clinical Training I
5.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT222
Clinical Training II
5.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT223
Clinical Training III
6.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

RT225
Respiratory Care Seminar
2.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

Electives


  • English Composition I Options
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • EN101
      English Composition IA T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.

  • Respiratory Care Math Options
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • MA106
      College Algebra T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.25, or Accuplacer NextGen QuantReason, Alg,Stats Score 263 or Above, or ACT Math Score of 22 or Higher.
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.25, or Accuplacer NextGen QuantReason, Alg,Stats Score 263 or Above, or ACT Math Score of 22 or Higher.

    • MA117
      Contemporary Math T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

  • SH101 Public Speaking OR SH210 Interpersonal Communication
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • SH101
      Public Speaking T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • SH210
      Interpersonal Communication T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026


Total Credit Hours
71.00
Program Notes:

A grade of C or higher is required for all degree specific courses.

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