BS in Respiratory Care

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science BS degree with an area of study in Respiratory Care is limited to registered respiratory therapists possessing the required certification: NBRC RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist. Students must present a copy of the original certificate and current renewal card. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The degree is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-107 or above

Notes

Certification: NBRC RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist copy of original certificate and current renewal card.
Required Courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Function, Pharmacology, Respiratory Techniques three courses, Pediatric Respiratory Care, Clinical Practice, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Current Trends and Applications.
Corollary Requirements: Chemistry I and II, Physics I, Computer Requirement, Statistics, College Algebra.
How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The area of study is completed by the license.
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:

Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service National CCRS and the American Council on Education ACE College Credit Recommendation Service.
Military Service
License and certifications
Prior Learning Assessment

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (45 Credits)

-TRSFR REQ.	Microbiology	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Cardiopulmonary Anatomy-Physiology-Pathophysiology	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Pharmacology	2
-TRSFR REQ.	Pulmonary Function	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Pediatric Respiratory Care	2
-TRSFR REQ.	Pulmonary Rehabilitation	2
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Practice	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Respiratory Therapy Techniques	9
-TRSFR REQ.	Respiratory Care Electives	15
APS-401	Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology	3

III. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.