Respiratory Care, AS (RESP-AS-MA and RESP-AS-NN)
The Respiratory Care Program prepares students to enter a dynamic and progressive health care profession. Respiratory Therapists work with advanced technology making it possible to help patients with respiratory and cardiac disorders. The associate degree program in Respiratory Care provides hands-on education in diverse settings including human patient simulation, adult and neonatal/pediatric critical care, emergency care, long-term care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Respiratory Therapists are vital members of the health care team who work closely with physicians providing education and support to patients with acute and chronic lung conditions.
Courses
- BIO2111 — Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO2112 — Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO2350 — Microbiology
- CCS1001 — College & Career Success
- CHEM1110 — Concepts of Chemistry
- CHEM1210 — General Chemistry I
- ENG1010 — Composition
- MATH1010 — Intermediate Algebra
- PHYS1100 — Introductory Physics
- PSY1011 — General Psychology I
- RESP1021 — Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- RESP1031 — Respiratory Care Pharmacology
- RESP1041 — Principles of Respiratory Care I
- RESP1041L — Principles of Respiratory Care I Lab
- RESP1042 — Principles of Respiratory Care II
- RESP1094 — Clinical Practicum
- RESP2001 — Future Trends
- RESP2051 — Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
- RESP2060 — Mechanical Ventilation
- RESP2065 — Advanced Critical Care
- RESP2071 — Diagnostic Respiratory Care
- RESP2085 — Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
- RESP2094 — Advanced Clinical Practicum I
- RESP2194 — Advanced Clinical Practicum II