Sample Four-Year Academic Plan
Freshman Year
The Freshman Year prerequisite courses can be taken at any accredited college or university. The actual class schedule for the prerequisite Freshman Year will vary depending upon the institution and actual courses taken. This schedule is for students who are enrolled in the on-campus Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in Respiratory Care.
Fall Semester, Freshman Year
ENGL 101 |
English Composition I | 3 |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 227 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
MATH |
Core Math Course | 3-5 |
| Area II core course (General Psychology Recommended) | 3 |
|
| Area I core course | 3 |
|
16-18 |
Spring Semester, Freshman Year
ENGL102 |
English Composition II | 3 |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 228 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
CHEM 101 |
Chemistry | 4 |
| Area II core course (COMM101 recommended) | 3 |
|
UNIV 106 |
Library Skills I | 1 |
Area I core course |
3 |
|
18 |
Fall Semester, Sophomore Year
RESPCARE 104 |
Patient Assessment | 1 |
|---|---|---|
RESPCARE 105 |
Interdiscplinary Patient Care Skills Lab | 2 |
RESPCARE 200 |
Recitation & Application I | 1 |
RESPCARE 203 |
Respiratory Care Theory I | 3 |
RESPCARE 204 |
Respiratory Care Lab I | 1 |
RESPCARE 208 |
Clinical Practicum I |
2 |
RESPCARE 217 |
Pulmonary Assessment | 1 |
HTLHST 216 |
Lab Values | 1 |
HLTHST 220 |
Cardiopulmonary Renal Physiology | 3 |
| Area I core course | 3 |
|
18 |
Spring Semester, Sophomore Year
RESPCARE 219 |
Introduction to Research | 1 |
|---|---|---|
RESPCARE 221 |
ECG Interpretation | 1 |
RESPCARE 222 |
Interpretation of Chest Images | 1 |
RESPCARE 223 |
Respiratory Care Theory II | 3 |
RESPCARE 224 |
Respiratory Care Lab II | 1 |
RESPCARE 225 |
Pulmonary Function Testing Lecture |
2 |
RESPCARE 226 |
Pulmonary Function Testing Lab | 1 |
RESPCARE 227 |
Pulmonary Medicine | 2 |
RESPCARE 228 |
Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
RESPCARE 250 |
Recitation & Application II | 1 |
17 |
Fall Semester, Junior Year
RESPCARE 300 |
Recitation & Application III | 1 |
|---|---|---|
RESPCARE 301 |
Pharmacology | 3 |
RESPCARE 302 |
General Pathology | 2 |
RESPCARE 303 |
Respiratory Care Theory III | 3 |
RESPCARE 304 |
Respiratory Care Lab III | 1 |
RESPCARE 308 |
Clinical Practicum III |
5 |
| Area I core course | 3 |
|
18 |
Spring Semester, Junior Year
RESPCARE 323 |
Respiratory Care Theory IV | 3 |
|---|---|---|
RESPCARE 324 |
Respiratory Care Lab IV | 1 |
RESPCARE 328 |
Clinical Practicum IV | 5 |
RESPCARE 350 |
Recitation & Application IV | 2 |
| Area II core course | 3 |
|
Area II core course |
3 |
|
17 |
Fall Semester, Senior Year
RESPCARE 403 |
Respiratory Care Theory V | 3 |
|---|---|---|
RESPCARE 431 |
Quality Issues in Health Care | 3 |
RESPCARE 440 |
Advanced Patient Monitoring | 3 |
Electives |
Additional Area II or II Electives | 9 |
9-18 |
Spring Semester, Senior Year
RESPCARE 441 |
Teaching Techniques for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
|---|---|---|
HLTHST 432 |
Critical Review of Health Care Research | 3 |
Electives |
Electives to total 128 | 0-4 |
6-10 |