Respiratory Therapy AAS: Full-time

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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years, not including prerequisites. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

Prerequisite Year

Any (25 credits)
☐ MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (QS) - 4 credits *
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits
☐ BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS) - 3 credits **
☐ BIOL 1615 College Biology I Lab - 1 credits **
☐ CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry - 4 credits ***
☐ BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy - 4 credits
☐ BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab - 0 credits
☐ BIOL 2420 Human Physiology - 3 credits
☐ BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab - 1 credits
☐ RESP 1010 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy - 2 credits

First Year

Fall Semester (13 credits)			Spring Semester (12 credits)
☐ RESP 1300 Cardiopulmonary Structure and Function - 3 credits			☐ RESP 1400 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology - 3 credits
☐ RESP 1310 Respiratory Physical Assessment - 2 credits			☐ RESP 1420 Adult Mechanical Ventilation - 2 credits
☐ RESP 1320 Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology - 2 credits			☐ RESP 1430 Respiratory Therapy Modalities II - 2 credits
☐ RESP 1330 Respiratory Therapy Modalities I - 2 credits			☐ RESP 1440 Respiratory Therapy Clinical I - 5 credits
☐ COMM 1020 Principles of Public Speaking (CM) - 3 credits or
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication (CM) - 3 credits or
COMM 1010 Elements of Effective Communication (CM) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (14 credits)			Spring Semester (12 credits)
☐ RESP 2100 Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy - 2 credits			☐ RESP 2210 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology - 2 credits
☐ RESP 2130 Respiratory Therapy Modalities III - 3 credits			☐ RESP 2220 Application of Respiratory Therapy - 2 credits
☐ RESP 2140 Respiratory Therapy Clinical II - 6 credits			☐ RESP 2240 Respiratory Therapy Clinical III - 5 credits
☐ PSY 1010 General Psychology (SS) - 3 credits or			☐ HS 2050 Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues in Health Care (HR) - 3 credits ****
PSY 1100 Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS) - 3 credits or
FHS 1500 Lifespan Human Development (SS) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

*MATH 1050 is recommended. MATH 1010 or any QL are accepted. Please speak with advisor about appropriate math class for you. This will depend on placement exam scores and potential for transfer to BS program.
**BIOL 1610/1615 is a required pre-requisite for BIOL 2320/2325 Human Anatomy w/Lab, but not required for the program. Students who transfer in with Human Anatomy but did not complete BIOL 1610/1615 do not need to take the course.
***CHEM 1110 is a pre-requisite for BIOL 2320/2325 Human Physiology. If Human Physiology is transferred in CHEM 1010 is acceptable. Respiratory Therapy program.
**** HS2050 is highly recommended, but any 2 -3 credit HR course will also be accepted.
CM, PSY and HS classes may be taken prior to entry into the program.