2020-2021 Catalog (Current)

Respiratory Therapy

Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
College(s): College of Health Professions
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Program Requirements

Respiratory Therapy, BS Program Checksheet

Includes:

  • Major Courses, General Education Courses, and Concentration Courses
  • Admission and Transfer Requirements
  • Graduation Requirements

Why Choose Respiratory Therapy?

The baccalaureate program in respiratory therapy is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists with an associate degree in respiratory therapy who want to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy in a student-centered learning environment. Students engage in self-directed learning activities, advance their knowledge in the areas of critical thinking, exhibit values for lifelong learning, synthesize evidence based information and develop leadership skills.

Career Opportunities

This program is meant to advance the associate degreed Registered Respiratory Therapist into the next phase of education. It is focused on those who are interested in advanced care or leadership.

 This fully on-line program is a self-paced program meant for the working individual.

More Information

Program Advising

Emily Zyla, MS, RRT, LRT

Clinical Coordinator

 

Currently seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC can be contacted as follows:

CoARC, 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX, 76021-4244

Office: 817-283-2835

 

Required Courses
Credit Hours

Respiratory Therapy Major - 123-124 Credits

Core Curriculum for Health Professions: 11 Credits Required
COHP 100
Orientation to Medical Vocabul
1
COHP 101
The U.S. Health Care System
3
COHP 102
Safety Issues in Health Care
1
COHP 350
Statistics in Health Care
3
COHP 450
Evidence-based Health Care
3
Professional Sequence Courses: 60 Credits plus specialty tract
Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
Admission also requires a valid LRT license, NBRC RRT Credentials and a 2.5 GPA
45
RESP 300
Resp Ther Prof Role Transition
3
RESP 310
Adv Cardiopulm Physiology
3
RESP 320
Adv CP Pathophysiology
3
RESP 450
Respiratory Care Leadership
3
COHP 499
Capstone Project
3
Respiratory Specialty Tract Classes: 12 Credits required in a chosen tract
Advanced Practice Tract: Choose any 12 Credits
RESP 350
COPD/Asthma Educator Prep
3
RESP 400
Adv. Adult Clinical Practice
3
RESP 410
Adv. Neo/Ped Clinical Practice
3
RESP 420
CHD & CV Assist Devices
3
PUBH 350
Epidemiology
3
COHP 352
Hlth & Physical Aspcts - Aging
3
COHP 471
Trends in Health Care
3
Leadership Tract: Choose any 12 Credits
HCSA 120
Health Services Administration
3
HCSA 202
Health Care Law 1
3
MRIS 209
Quality Mgmt in Health Care
3
MRIS 221
Foundations of Reimbursement
3
COHP 300
Health Information Systems
3
HCSA 310
Health Care Finance 2
3
COHP 317
Public Health Administration
2
HCSA 336
Health Care Supervisory Pract
3

Specific General Education Requirements for Respiratory Therapy

Below is a list of courses that will meet the General Education Requirements for this degree.
Communication Competence: 12 Credits Required
ENGL 150
English 1
3
ENGL 250
English 2
3
Choose 1 of the following COMM courses:
COMM 105
Interpersonal Communication
3
COMM 121
Fundamentals-Public Speaking
3
COMM 221
Small Group Decision Making
3
Choose 1 of the following ENGL courses:
ENGL 311
Advanced Technical Writing
3
ENGL 321
Advanced Composition
3
ENGL 323
Proposal Writing
3
Scientific Understanding: 7 Credits Required
BIOL 108 or BIOL 205 ; CHEM 114 or acceptable equivalents from AAS - 3 Credits
Includes lab from accredited Respiratory Care program - 4 Credits
Quantitative Skills: 3-4 Credits or Proficiency Required
ACT Math sub-score of 24 OR Choose 1:
MATH 115
Intermediate Algebra
3
MATH 117
Contemporary Mathematics
4
Social Awareness: 9 Credits Required
2 Electives and
PSYC 150
Introduction to Psychology
3
Cultural Enrichment: 9 Credits Required
 2 Electives and PHIL 320