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Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - RTH)

The Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student to become an allied health professional specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disease. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to take national registry examinations to be certified as a respiratory therapist.

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Year 1 Program Prerequisites:

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS 27-28 CREDITS

BIO 156Introductory Biology for Allied Health*

4
BIO 160Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology**

4
BIO 205Microbiology**

4
ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3
 
MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3
or higher (3-4 credits)
 
Liberal arts

3
Liberal arts

3

Liberal Arts: Select PSY 101, PSY 103, PSY 218, PSY 230, PSY 240, PSY 270, SOC 101, SOC 160, SOC 202, SOC 207, or SOC 230.

Year 2 Freshman:

FIRST SEMESTER 16 CREDITS

RTH 110Introduction to Respiratory Care*

4
RTH 112Respiratory Physiology*

4
RTH 121Basic Therapeutics*

4
RTH 123Basic Assessment and Monitoring*

4

SECOND SEMESTER 13 CREDITS

RTH 124Pharmacology for Respiratory Care

3
RTH 162Principles of Mechanical Ventilation*

3
RTH 235Clinical Procedures I

4
RTH 246Cardiorespiratory Disorders I

3

Year 3 Sophomore:

THIRD SEMESTER 13 CREDITS

RTH 241Critical Care Therapeutics*

4
RTH 243Advanced Assessment and Monitoring*

4
RTH 245Clinical Procedures II

5

FOURTH SEMESTER 14 CREDITS

RTH 251Advanced and Specialty Therapeutics*

5
RTH 255Clinical Procedures III

5
RTH 256Cardiorespiratory Disorders II*

3
RTH 257Clinical Applications and Professional Development*

1

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 83-84 CREDITS