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.
Degree Map
Year 1 Program Prerequisites:
FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS 27-28 CREDITS
BIO 156 | Introductory Biology for Allied Health* | 4 |
BIO 160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology** | 4 |
BIO 205 | Microbiology** | 4 |
ENG 101 | Composition** | 3 |
ENG 102 | English Composition** | 3 |
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MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
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| 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 110 | Introduction to Respiratory Care* | 4 |
RTH 112 | Respiratory Physiology* | 4 |
RTH 121 | Basic Therapeutics* | 4 |
RTH 123 | Basic Assessment and Monitoring* | 4 |
SECOND SEMESTER 13 CREDITS
RTH 124 | Pharmacology for Respiratory Care | 3 |
RTH 162 | Principles of Mechanical Ventilation* | 3 |
RTH 235 | Clinical Procedures I | 4 |
RTH 246 | Cardiorespiratory Disorders I | 3 |
Year 3 Sophomore:
THIRD SEMESTER 13 CREDITS
RTH 241 | Critical Care Therapeutics* | 4 |
RTH 243 | Advanced Assessment and Monitoring* | 4 |
RTH 245 | Clinical Procedures II | 5 |
FOURTH SEMESTER 14 CREDITS
RTH 251 | Advanced and Specialty Therapeutics* | 5 |
RTH 255 | Clinical Procedures III | 5 |
RTH 256 | Cardiorespiratory Disorders II* | 3 |
RTH 257 | Clinical Applications and Professional Development* | 1 |
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 83-84 CREDITS