Respiratory Care
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Associate’s Degree program in Respiratory Care prepares the student to assume responsible positions as part of the Health Care team. The graduate will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination, administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.). Respiratory Care students participate in various classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. The laboratory provides students the opportunity for hands-on experience in preparation for clinical practicum. The classroom courses give the student the foundational knowledge in Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC: 1248 Harwood RD., Bedford, TX 76021-4244 Phone: 817-283-2835) in cooperation wit the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP: 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: 727-210-2350) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). College credit may be granted through Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.
*Note: Please refer to the student catalog page 5. After all 8 steps have been completed please submit a Letter of Intent by April 15 for admission into classes starting in the Fall Semester.
Required Program of Study
Course Number |
Semesters |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORI102 | Fall | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| BIO250 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 | |
| RES150 | Respiratory Care I | 5 | |
| RES200 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology | 1 | |
| RES212 | Pharmacology | 2 | |
| 17 | |||
| BIO255 | Spring | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| MAT110 | Algebra II | 3 | |
| PSY130 or SOC125 | General Psychology or Individual & Society | 3 | |
| RES227 | Respiratory Care 2 | 8 | |
| 18 | |||
| RES237 | Summer | Respiratory Care 3 | 3 |
| 3 | |||
| BIO280 | Fall | Microbiology | 4 |
| COM131 or COM141 | Composition & Literature or Technical Writing | 3 | |
| RES255 | Respiratory Care 4 | 10 | |
| 17 | |||
| HUM - - | Spring | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| RES265 | Respiratory Care 5 | 12 | |
| 15 | |||
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 70 | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Provide, under medical direction, treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiorespiratory system.
- Administer the therapeutic use of the following: medical gases and administration apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, medications, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary resuscitation and airway management.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with acceptable professional conduct standards, such as appearance, quality of work, quantity of work, continuing education, human relations skills, leadership skills, reading skills, writing skills and verbal communication skills.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.