2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Respiratory Therapist, A.A.S.

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The two-year Respiratory Therapist (RSPT) program is designed to prepare individuals for career entry into respiratory care. Respiratory Care Practitioners evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in respiratory care, the graduate will be eligible to apply for the credentialing exams administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), 10801 Mastin Street, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66210. Toll-Free 888.341.4811. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC), 264 Precision Blvd Telford, TN 37690 USA, Telephone: 817-283-2835.

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Program CIP Code: 51.0908

First Year

Prerequisite Semester

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
RSPT 1201 - Introduction to Respiratory Care Credits: 2
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy & Physiology I (lab) Credits: 1
BIOL 2302 - Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2102 - Anatomy & Physiology II (lab) Credits: 1
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Semester Total: 16

First Semester ‐ Fall

RSPT 2258 - Respiratory Care Patient Assessment Credits: 2
RSPT 1310 - Respiratory Care Procedures I Credits: 3
RSPT 1360 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist Credits: 3
RSPT 1240 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 2

Semester Total: 10

Second Semester ‐ Spring

RSPT 1311 - Respiratory Care Procedures II Credits: 3
RSPT 1361 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist Credits: 3
RSPT 1225 - Respiratory Care Sciences Credits: 2
RSPT 1213 - Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology Credits: 2

Semester Total: 10

Third Semester ‐ Summer

RSPT 1262 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Credits: 2
RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation Credits: 3

Semester Total: 5

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

RSPT 2361 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Credits: 3
RSPT 2255 - Critical Care Monitoring Credits: 2
RSPT 2210 - Cardiopulmonary Disease Credits: 2
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 10

Second Semester ‐ Spring

RSPT 2362 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Credits: 3
RSPT 2325 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Credits: 3
RSPT 2353 - Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care Credits: 3

Semester Total: 9

Third Semester ‐ Summer

RSPT 2262 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Credits: 2
RSPT 2230 - Respiratory Care Examination Preparation Credits: 2 (Capstone)
RSPT 2239 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Credits: 2

Semester Total: 6

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 66

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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