Curriculum Sequence
The recommended course sequence for Respiratory Care is*:
| Summer Semester |
|---|
| Prerequisites |
|---|
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BSC 1010C* | Biology | 4 |
| MAT 1033* | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| BSC 2093C* | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Total: | 14 |
|---|
| Fall Semester (Term I) |
|---|
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| RET 1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care | 6 |
| RET 1485C | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 4 |
| BSC 2094C | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| RET 1275C | Clinical Care Techniques | 4 |
| Total: | 18 |
|---|
| Winter/Spring Semester (Term II) |
|---|
| Prerequisites |
|---|
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| RET 2350 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| RET 1874L | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| RET 1295C | Chest Medicine | 4 |
| MCB 2013C | Microbiology | 4 |
| Total: | 15 |
|---|
| Summer Semester |
|---|
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| RET 1450C | Basic Physiologic Monitoring | 3 |
| RET 1264C | Principles of Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
| RET 1875L | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
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| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
|---|
| Fall Semester (Term I) |
|---|
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| RET 2244 | Life Support | 3 |
| RET 2714C | Pediatric Respiratory Care | 4 |
| RET 2876L | Clinical Practice III | 4 |
| Total: | 11 |
|---|
| Winter /Spring Semester (Term II) |
|---|
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| RET 2877L | Clinical Practice IV | 4 |
| CHM 1032C | Foundations of College Chemistry | 4 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total: | 11 |
|---|
Total Credits (76) Associate in Science Degree Granted
The program manager for the Respiratory Care Program can help map out a sequence of courses for those needing to attend part-time.
- * MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra: Skill level required.
- * BSC 1010C Biology is a prerequisite to Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology
- * BSC 2093C Anatomy and Physiology I is a prerequisite to entering the Respiratory Care Program
Note: BSC 2094C must be taken by Term I in the second
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