Respiratory Therapy, Associate of 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
Core	Mathematics Core Elective	3

First Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 1310	Respiratory Care Procedures I	3
RSPT 1260	Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	2
RSPT 1213	Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology	2
ENGL 1302	Composition II	3

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 1311	Respiratory Care Procedures II	3
RSPT 2210	Cardiopulmonary Disease	2
RSPT 1261	Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	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
Core	Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective	3

Fourth Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
RSPT 2260	Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	2
RSPT 2353	Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care	3
BIOL 2420	Microbiology for Health Sciences	4

Fifth Semester

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

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 66

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.