Associate Degree Requirements

In the associate degree program the student acquires specialized training in adult and pediatric airway management, pathophysiology of respiratory disease states, critical care patient management, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Courses in respiratory care are enhanced by study in humanities, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and microbiology.

The student is eligible to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist after two years of study.

Management curriculum is designed for the practitioner who wishes to manage a respiratory care department, supervise respiratory care personnel, or manage a home respiratory care company. This bachelor's degree is offered through the business school. The education curriculum prepares the practitioner for a position as a respiratory care educator in either a college program or a hospital staff development program.

Advanced Placement
Technician graduates of other programs have the opportunity for advanced placement in the Associate Degree curriculum. Direct transfer of courses taken at other accredited institutions is considered or written placement tests can be arranged. Therapists with Associate Degrees in Respiratory Care from recognized accredited institutions are considered for direct admission into the BSRC program.

* Internship hours to be completed by August 1 of final summer semester

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