Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Curriculum
Curriculum
Overall Total Course Requirements — 120 hours
Total University Studies Requirements — 32 hours
Foundations — 17 hours
Choose one course from each category
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Quantitative reasoning
- Scientific inquiry and methodologies (must include lab)
- One additional course to fulfill the BS degree requirements
The Human Experience
One course from each category
- Literary and Philosophical Perspectives (Humanities, Literature, Philosophy)
- Historical Perspectives (World Civilization, World History)
- Creative Perspectives (Art, Creative Writing, Music, Theatre)
- Social and Behavioral Perspectives (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
- Cultural and Diverse Perspectives and Responsible Citizenship
Additional Bachelor’s Degree Requirements — 15 hours
- Technology Intensive course
- Writing Intensive course
Required Courses — 100 hours
- BIO 227 Human Anatomy*
- BIO 228 Human Anatomy Laboratory*
- BIO 229 Human Physiology*
- BIO 230 Human Physiology Laboratory*
- RTP 300 Pathophysiology for Respiratory Therapists
- RTP 301 Interpersonal and Inter-professional Communication for RTs
- RTP 302 Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Practice
- RTP 303 Chronic Disease Management across the Lifespan
- RTP 400 Evidence Based Practice in Resp Therapy
- RTP 401 Advanced Concepts in Resp Care
- RTP 402 Leadership, Management, and Education for Health Professions
- RTP 403 Respiratory Care Capstone
- RTP 404 Respiratory Therapy Practice Credit
- RTP 405 Professional Development for Registered Respiratory Therapists
- Respiratory care hours (minimum 42 hours)
- *University Studies courses