Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Shenandoah University offers several tracks to earning a bachelor of science degree in respiratory care.

The RT to BSRC track provides already practicing respiratory therapists the ability to continue their education and expand their professional development by completing an accredited Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program. This dynamic, flexible track is based at the Winchester campus.

The Three-Semester Transfer Track is for students transferring to Shenandoah University without any respiratory therapy credentials. Courses in this track are delivered at the Winchester and Northern Virginia campuses.

Students in both programs must comply with the University's academic policies. In addition, respiratory care students must meet the following program requirements:

  • Achieve a grade of "C" or better in all respiratory care courses.
  • Meet any physical requirements for essential job functions at clinical sites.

Students are enrolled in the program subject to its policies and guidelines, as described in the program handbook provided to each student. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from clinical facilities and between campus sites.

Undergraduate SU students who are considering a career in Respiratory Therapy are encouraged to contact the Division of Respiratory Care early in their careers to develop an academic plan and ensure all program prerequisites are addressed.

Degree Requirements for the Three-Semester Transfer Track

In addition to completing all University General Education requirements, students must complete all prerequisites prior to beginning their Respiratory Care curriculum. Note: some prerequisites may also count toward General Education requirements.

   Prerequisites  
Course Title Credit Hours
BIO 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 
BIO 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 260 Microbiology 4
PHYS 111 College Physics I 4
CHEM 121 General Chemistry 4
ENG 101 Composition 3
MATH 101 Precalculus I 3
   Respiratory Care Curriculum  
RC 305 Foundations of Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care 3
RC 351 Advanced Techniques 3
RC 404 Respiratory Health ad Disease I 3
RC 406 Respiratory Health and Disease II 3
RC 407 Mechanical Ventilatory Support 3
RC 410 Cardiorespiratory Physiology 3
RC 411 Methodology of Respiratory Care I 4
RC 412 Applied Respiratory Care I 4
RC 421 Methodology of Respiratory Care II 3
RC 422 Applied Respiratory Care II 4
RC 423 Respiratory Care Seminar 2
RC 433 Clinical Practice III 4
  General Electives 3
  TOTAL 68 

 

 

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