Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy—Degree CompletionStudents can start in any semester – Fall, Spring or Summer. The first course to start the program is RES 440 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology for Respiratory Care, offered all three semesters. You can then take 1 to 4 courses per semester and finish the program in one year or up to four years. All other required classes can be taken as they appear in the semester offerings. The last course of the program is RES 490 Respiratory Care Capstone also offered in all 3 semesters.
Respiratory Care Required Classes (cannot be transferred in)
|
Course |
Title |
Semester Hours |
|
RES 410 |
Leadership in Healthcare |
3 |
|
RES 420 |
Protocols and Guidelines in Respiratory Care |
3 |
|
RES 430 |
Introduction to Healthcare Research |
3 |
|
RES 440 |
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology for Respiratory Care |
3 |
|
RES 450 |
Teaching in the Healthcare Setting |
3 |
|
RES 460 |
Essentials of ECLS |
3 |
|
RES 470 |
Principles of Care Coordination in Respiratory Disease Management |
3 |
|
RES 480 |
Evidence-Based Care in RC Practice |
3 |
|
RES 490 |
Respiratory Care Capstone |
3 |
Required MCPHS Classes (can be transferred in)
|
Course |
Title |
Semester Hours |
|
LIB 220 |
Intro to Interpersonal Communication for Healthcare Professionals |
3 |
|
LIB 512 |
Health care Ethics |
3 |
Elective (only one is required) 3 credits
|
Course |
Title |
Semester Hours |
|
RES 495 |
Respiratory Care Internship |
3 |
|
|
MCPHS elective (any course offered at MCPHS approved by the Respiratory Care program director) |
3 |
Total Credit Hours 36