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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. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Prerequisite - Other

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
12.00
Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

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

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

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

RT204
Respiratory Care Science
3.00
Fall
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
18.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

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

RT210
Therapeutic Modalities I
4.00
Spring
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Spring
Prereq: Respiratory Care Acceptance.

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

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

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

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
14.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

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

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

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
12.00

Prerequisite total:
12.00
Year 1 total:
33.00
Year 2 total:
26.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
71.00

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