Curriculum Sequence
The recommended course sequence for Seminole State College's Respiratory Care Program is:
Prerequisites and General Education Courses | ||
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Course # | Course Name | Credits |
ENC 1101* | English Composition I | 3 |
BSC 2093C*^ | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BSC 2094C | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
MCB 2010C^ | Microbiology | 4 |
PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
XXX XXXX | Humanities General Education | 3 |
CHM 1032C or PHY 1053C | Foundations of College Chemistry or Physics (Lecture and Lab) | 4 |
Total: | 25 | |
Major Courses** | ||
Fall Term (Term I) | ||
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
RET 1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care | 4 |
RET 1485C | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 4 |
RET 1275C | Clinical Care Techniques | 6 |
Total: | 14 | |
Spring Term (Term II) | ||
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
RET 1874L | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
RET 2350 | Pharmacology | 3 |
RET 1264C | Principles of Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
Total: | 11 | |
Summer Term (Term III) | ||
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
RET 1875L | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
RET 1450C | Basic Physiologic Monitoring | 3 |
RET 1295C | Chest Medicine | 4 |
Total: | 11 | |
Fall Term (Term I) | ||
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
RET 2876L | Clinical Practice III | 4 |
RET 2714C | Pediatric Respiratory Care | 4 |
Total: | 8 | |
Spring Term (Term II) | ||
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
RET 2877L | Clinical Practice IV | 4 |
RET 2244 | Life Support | 3 |
Total: | 7 |
Please note: The program manager can help map out a different course sequence for part-time Respiratory Care students.
* Prior to submitting an application to the Respiratory Care Program, all students must have completed ENC 1101: English I; BSC 2093C: Anatomy and Physiology I; and be eligible to enter MAC 1105: College Algebra. Although only three prerequisites are required, more are recommended and may be considered in the selection of applicants. Please meet with an academic advisor to confirm math eligibility.
^ BSC 2010C (previously BSC 1010C): General Biology I is a prerequisite to BSC 2093C: Anatomy and Physiology I and MCB 2010C: Microbiology at Seminole State College.
** Students must be admitted to Seminole State's Respiratory Care Program before enrolling in major courses.