Respiratory Care - See the 2007 revised program
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 Entry 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) in cooperation wit the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). College credit may be granted through Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.
| Course link | Course title | Course credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST TERM (Summer) | ||
| ORI100 | College Success Strategies | 1 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
| CHE120 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| 8 | ||
| SECOND TERM (Fall) | ||
| COM131 | Composition & Literature | |
| or | 3 | |
| COM141 | Technical Writing | |
| MAT110 | Algebra II | 3 |
| SOC125 | Individual & Society | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| THIRD TERM (Winter) | ||
| COM151 | Fundamentals of Speech | |
| or | 3 | |
| HUM - - | Humanities Elective | |
| BIO250 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| RES110 | Orientation to Respiratory Care | 1 |
| 8 | ||
| FOURTH TERM (Spring) | ||
| BIO255 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO280 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 8 | ||
| * FIFTH TERM (Summer) | ||
| RES200 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology | 1 |
| RES201 | Respiratory Care I | 6 |
| RES212 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| 9 | ||
| * SIXTH TERM (Fall) | ||
| RES225 | Clinical Practicum I | 5 |
| RES226 | Respiratory Care II | 3 |
| 8 | ||
| * SEVENTH TERM (Winter) | ||
| RES235 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
| RES236 | Respiratory Care II | 6 |
| 10 | ||
| * EIGHTH TERM (Spring) | ||
| RES245 | Clinical Practicum III | 7 |
| RES246 | Respiratory Care IV | 1 |
| 8 | ||
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 68 | |
| * Fifth thru Eighth terms - full-time only | ||
| This program is accredited by the Committee on the Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC). | ||
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.