Respiratory Therapy, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

Prerequisites

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
BIOL 2401	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL 2402	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
ITSC 1309	Integrated Software Applications I	3
HPRS 1204	Basic Health Profession Skills	2
	Mathematics Core Elective	3

First Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 1329	Respiratory Care Fundamentals I	3
RSPT 1260	Clinical	2
RSPT 1213	Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology	2
ENGL 1302	Composition II	3

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 1331	Respiratory Care Fundamentals II	3
RSPT 2210	Cardiopulmonary Disease	2
RSPT 1261	Clinical	2
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
	OR
SPCH 1321	Business and Professional Communication	3
CHEM 1406	Basic Chemistry	4

Third Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 2314	Mechanical Ventilation	3
RSPT 2161	Clinical	1
	Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective	3

Fourth Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 2260	Clinical	2
RSPT 2353	Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care	3
BIOL 2420	Microbiology and Clinical Pathology	4

Fifth Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 2261	Clinical	2
RSPT 2230	Respiratory Care Exam Preparation	2
	Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective	3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 66