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A.S. Degree, Respiratory Care
Degree Type: AS
Major Code: RESPR-AS
CIP: 1317081800
Respiratory care is a challenging and rewarding health care specialty that deals with patients who have deficiencies and abnormalities of their cardiac and pulmonary systems. Under the direction of a physician, respiratory care practitioners manage, treat and evaluate patients with breathing problems. The respiratory therapist works in acute care, sub-acute care, home care or other health care facilities. Respiratory care services include specific testing techniques to assist in research, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of those with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Graduates are eligible to write the National Board for Respiratory Care to take examinations to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
This is a limited-access program. Candidates must:
- Apply and be accepted to SCC;
- Complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
- Provide official transcripts indicating successful completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent;
- Submit a completed respiratory care application.
Respiratory applications can be obtained online at www.scc-fl.com/respiratory, by calling 407.404.6006 or by attending a respiratory care information session. Dates of upcoming information sessions can be found on the respiratory Web site. All students will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses that could potentially disqualify them from working in a health care environment (Florida Statute 400.211) and are subject to hospital or clinical agency approval.
The Application Selection Process:
All applications must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Successful completion of the following courses (grade of "C" or higher):
- BSC2093C Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credit hrs.
- ENC1101 English I, 3 credit hrs.
- Eligible for College Algebra (through test scores or completion of prerequisite course(s).
If applications meeting the above criteria are greater than the number of seats available in the program, applications will be prioritized by the following criteria.
- Completion of additional general education courses.
- Applicants who have completed all of the required general education courses.
- Applicants who have completed four science courses and two non-science courses.
- Applicants who have completed four science courses and one non-science course.
- Applicants who have completed three science courses and:
- Three non-science courses.
- Two non-science courses.
- One non-science course.
- Applicants who have completed two science courses and:
- Three non-science courses.
- Two non-science courses.
- One non-science course.
- Applicants who have completed one science course and:
- Three non-science courses.
- Two non-science courses.
- One non-science course.
- Recalculated GPA
- GPA of completed general education courses required by the program.
- Date of Application
Applicants who have not completed all of the general education courses must include a Plan of Completion form with their application.
| Major Courses |
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| RET1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care
A course and laboratory experience designed for the beginning respiratory care student. An introduction and working knowledge of the basic principles of state-of-the-art equipment operation and therapeutic objectives for the administration of medical gases, humidity, aerosol, therapy modalities and airway management. Lab fee required. | 6 |
| RET1264C | Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
This course is a lecture and laboratory experience introducing mechanical function of equipment used in the continuous and intermittent ventilation of patients. Course content includes indications, contraindications, and hazards of continuous ventilation with significance given to ventilator management and monitoring techniques. Accompanying the lectures students will have "hands-on" laboratory experience designed to prepare students for actual clinical situations. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1275C | Clinical Care Techniques
This course presents basic principles and essential skills necessary to perform patient care safely and effectively. Information includes medical asepsis, terminology, communication, patient assessment and positioning, medical ethics and behavioral problems unique to patients with respiratory illness. An orientation to the clinical rotation is also given. Students must maintain a "C" through the didactic portion to participate in the clinical setting. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1295C | Chest Medicine
This course allows respiratory therapy students to investigate the nature and cause of cardiopulmonary diseases which involve changes in structure and function. The etiology, clinical manifestation, pathogenesis, laboratory data, and treatment for major chronic and acute cardiopulmonary disease entities will be presented. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1450C | Basic Physiological Monitoring
A lecture-laboratory course designed to present invasive and non-invasive monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients. Cardiopulmonary assessment is presented utilizing pulmonary function, chest roentgenography, hemodynamic monitoring, and general laboratory tests. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| RET1485C | Cardiopulmonary Physiology
A presentation of physiological functions, including acid base relationships, gas perfusion, functions of ventilatory control, ventilation perfusion analysis, cardiopulmonary and renal hemodynamics and blood gas analysis. Laboratory exercises consistent with didactic material are incorporated into the course. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1874L | Clinical Practice I
Supervised clinical experience which emphasizes fundamental respiratory therapy procedures. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1875L | Clinical Practice II
Integration of clinical practice and knowledge for the advanced student. Students receive clinical experience in adult intensive care units with an emphasis on mechanic ventilator management. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET2244 | Life Support
Advanced cardiopulmonary assessment diagnostic and monitoring techniques will be emphasized. Cardiopulmonary hemodynamics, advanced pulmonary function studies, modes of ventilation, and new innovations will be stressed. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| RET2350 | Pharmacology
This course deals with the history of pharmacology, regulatory agencies and laws concerning the use of medications. Drug actions, absorption, distribution and use in the human body are discussed. The course places emphasis on respiratory drugs, cardiac drugs and related drugs that the therapist is exposed to in the hospital. | 3 |
| RET2714C | Pediatric Respiratory Care
Respiratory care of the neonate and pediatric patient is presented with special emphasis on physiology, pulmonary complications, and related general and intensive care procedures. Also included is neonatal transportation and assessment of the sick newborn and child. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET2876L | Clinical Practice III
The student will receive supervised clinical experience emphasizing advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, patient transport, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. During this clinical rotation, students will also rotate through the neonatal and pediatric critical care units. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET2877L | Clinical Practice IV
The clinical rotation will be in specialty areas of adult, pediatric, and neonatal medicine. Clinical skills will focus on adult and pediatric ventilator management, weaning, extubation, and hemodynamic assessment. Conferences will be used to assess learning objectives and present cases. During this semester, the students will be given the opportunity to become certified in ACLS and NRP. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| General Education Courses |
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| BSC2093C | Anatomy and Physiology I
This is the first part of a two-semester course that investigates in detail the structure and function of humans. The course is primarily designed for students of health care professions, biology or physical education. We will utilize a "system" approach, examining each organ system at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels and discuss interactions with other systems. Emphasis will be placed on the homeostatic rather than the dysfunctional individual. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| BSC2094C | Anatomy and Physiology II
The second part of a two-semester course that investigates the structure and function of humans. The course is designed for students of health care professions, biology or physical education. We utilize a "systems" approach, examining each organ system at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels and discuss interactions with other systems. Emphasis will be placed on homeostatic rather than dysfunctional individuals. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. | 3 |
| MCB2010C | Microbiology
A fundamental course in Microbiology designed to fulfill the needs of nursing students as well as other allied health majors. The course stresses the structure, nutrition, growth, control, metabolism and introductory genetics of bacteria. An introduction to fungi, parasites and viruses is included. Laboratory experience in techniques and primary isolation will be provided. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| PSY2012 | General Psychology
This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology and basic principles and concepts utilized to understand human behavior. The major areas of study include development, learning, perception, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy and testing measurements. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Humanities General Education course | 3 |
| Select a science course |
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| CHM1032C | Foundations of College Chemistry
This is a one-semester course designed to serve as a preparation for CHM 2045C and to meet the chemistry requirement for applicable health professions. It assumes no prior chemistry background. Topics covered include problem solving, atomic and molecular structure, chemical formulas and nomenclature, chemical reactions, bonding models, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids/bases, an introduction to organic chemistry and other selected topics. Lab fee required. | 4 |
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| PHY1001 | Physics
This course emphasizes the basic concepts and principles of physics and their practical applications. Designed specifically for students in non-engineering technical studies and for others wishing to strengthen their physics background before taking General Physics. | 3 |
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| PHY1001L | Physics Laboratory
This course is a laboratory sequence to PHY 1001. Experiments will be selected to illustrate and reinforce the physics concepts introduced in the physics class. Lab fee required. | 1 |
| Total Credits: | 76 |
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