Curriculum Sequence
The recommended course sequence for Seminole State College's Respiratory Care Program is:
| Prerequisites and General Education Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.