Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Programs
Major Code: RES
Advisor: A. Brooks, W. Lockett, V. Whittington
This program of study combines training in the technical and clinical aspects of respiratory and general education courses necessary to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to give direct care to patients with respiratory/cardiac health problems. Upon completion of this program, the student is awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Prerequisites: Hours:
FRESHMAN YEAR FALL
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | CR HRS |
|---|---|---|
|
LLS 1311 |
Orientation |
1 |
|
RCT 1223 |
Patient Assess/Planning | 3 |
|
RCT 1213 |
Respiratory Care Science | 3 |
|
RCT 1313 |
Cardiopulmonary A&P | 3 |
| RCT 1416 | Respiratory Care I | 6 |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
FRESHMAN YEAR SPRING
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | CR HRS |
|---|---|---|
|
RCT 1322 |
Pulmonary Functions |
2 |
|
RCT 1424 |
Respiratory Care II |
4 |
|
RCT 2333 |
Cardiopulmonary Pathology |
3 |
| RCT 2613 | Neonatal Pediatrics |
3 |
| RCT 1613 |
Respiratory Pharmacology |
3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
SUMMER 1
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | CR HRS |
|---|---|---|
|
RCT 1515 |
Clinical Practice 1 |
5 |
|
|
Math/Science Elective |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
|
8 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | CR HRS |
|---|---|---|
|
RCT 1524 |
Clinical Practice II |
4 |
|
RCT 2534 |
Clinical Practice III |
4 |
|
RCT 2434 |
Respiratory Care III |
4 |
| Elective | Human/Fine Arts* | 3 |
| ENG 1113 | English Comp I | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR SPRING
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | CR HRS |
|---|---|---|
|
RCT 2545 |
Clinical Practice IV |
5 |
| RCT 2713 | Respiratory Care Seminar | 3 |
| CSC 1113 | Computer Concepts | 3 |
| SPT 1113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Elective | Social/Behavioral Science*** | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |