Respiratory Therapy (AAS)

Degree

This program prepares students as critical-care specialists to assist a primary-care physician in managing patients with serious heart and lung disorders. Respiratory therapists are responsible for administering medical gases, managing electronic monitoring equipment, controlling life-support systems, and handling various medical emergencies. Related responsibilities may include diagnostic testing of breathing disorders, rehabilitation of patients with long-standing pulmonary disease, and asthma education.

Courses

• BIO 119 — BIO-119. Introductory Microbiology. (4 Credits)
• BIO 180 — BIO-180. Human Anatomy & Physiology I. (4 Credits)
• BIO 181 — BIO-181. Human Anatomy & Physiology II. (4 Credits)
• CHM 111 — CHM-111. Fundamentals of Chemistry. (4 Credits)
• CHM 131 — CHM-131. Chemistry (University Oriented) I. (4 Credits)
• COM 101 — COM-101. Composition I. (3 Credits)
• COM 103 — COM-103. Speech Fundamentals. (3 Credits)
• MRT 110 — MRT-110. Medical Terminology. (3 Credits)
• MTH 109 — MTH-109. Math for Allied Health. (2 Credits)
• MTH 139 — MTH-139. Probability and Statistics. (4 Credits)
• PSY 104 — PSY-104. Life-Span Developmental Psychology. (3 Credits)
• RES 101 — RES-101. Foundations of Respiratory Care. (3 Credits)
• RES 102 — RES-102. Fundamentals of Medical Gas Therapy. (5 Credits)
• RES 103 — RES-103. Pharmacology for Respiratory Therapy. (3 Credits)
• RES 104 — RES-104. Airway Care and Gas Exchange. (4 Credits)
• RES 105 — RES-105. Respiratory Therapeutic Modalities. (5 Credits)
• RES 106 — RES-106. Patient and Ventilator Management. (3 Credits)
• RES 107 — RES-107. Managing the Critically Ill Patient. (2 Credits)
• RES 154 — RES-154. Respiratory Clinical Practice I. (1 Credit)
• RES 157 — RES-157. Respiratory Clinical Practice II. (1 Credit)
• RES 201 — RES-201. Neonatal/Advanced Respiratory Care. (3 Credits)
• RES 202 — RES-202. Respiratory Care Capstone. (3 Credits)
• RES 250 — RES-250. Respiratory Clinical Practice III. (2 Credits)
• RES 251 — RES-251. Respiratory Clinical Practice IV. (4 Credits)

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