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Entrance requirements: To enter the program, you must meet all basic skills requirements including computer literacy, complete at least four of the six required General Education courses (with a “C” or higher in natural science courses), and undergo a screening and selection process. You must also obtain CPR certification before enrolling in the program, and pass a drug screening and background check before you can take clinical courses. You can obtain application information from the Respiratory Care department.
Graduation requirements: The program consists of five semesters of theory, laboratory, and clinical internships in the techniques of respiratory care. You must take the Respiratory Care courses in sequence and complete them with a “C” grade or higher. Graduates of the program become eligible for registry by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
ASSOCIATE (AAS) DEGREE (Respiratory Care Practitioner)
TOTAL CREDITS 65-73.5
73.5 Option A Requirements:
10 General Education Requirements
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4 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
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3 ENG 121 English Composition I
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3 PSY 101 General Psychology I
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10 Related Requirements
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53.5 Option A Core Curriculum Requirements
Semester 1 – Fall
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3 RCA 155 Logic of Respiratory Science
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3 RCA 151 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
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3 RCA 131 Basic Techniques in Respiratory Care I
Semester 2 – Spring
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3 RCA 153 Cardiopulmonary Disease
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3 RCA 165 Pharmacology of Cardiopulmonary Care
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5 RCA 132 Basic Techniques in Respiratory Care II
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3 RCA 164 Advanced Cardiac Care
Semester 3 – Summer
Semester 4 – Fall
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3 RCA 256 Pediatric and Neonatal Care
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1 RCA 254 Pulmonary Function Testing
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3 RCA 251 Critical Care II
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7.5 RCA 281 Internship II
Semester 5 – Spring
65 Option B: Respiratory/EMT I*
22 General Education Requirements
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5 CHE 105 Chemistry in Context
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3 ENG 121 English Composition I
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3 MAT 107 Career Math
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3 PSY 101 General Psychology I
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43 Core Curriculum Requirements
Semester 1 – Fall
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1 RCA 105 Introduction to Respiratory Care
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3 RCA 155 Logic of Respiratory Science
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3 RCA 151 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
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4 RCA 133 Respiratory/EMS Modalities
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3 RCA 165 Pharmacology of Cardiopulmonary Care
Semester 2 – Spring
(Students will take EMT-I certification courses during this semester)
Semester 3 – Summer
(Students will take EMT-I certification courses during this semester)
Semester 4 – Fall
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3 RCA 256 Pediatric and Neonatal Care
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1 RCA 254 Pulmonary Function Testing
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3 RCA 251 Critical Care II
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6 RCA 284 RCA/EMS Internship II
Semester 5 – Fall
*Option B must be taken with the EMT-I certificate
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