Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy Technology
2026-27 Plan of Study
All courses require a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.
Total hours required: 65
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIO-130 | Anatomy & Physiology I* | 4 |
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Composition I* |
3 |
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Medical Terminology |
2 |
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College Algebra* |
3 |
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Introduction to Respiratory Care |
1.5 |
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Respiratory Care Fundamentals |
3 |
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Total |
16.5 |
|
| Semester 2 | ||
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Anatomy & Physiology II* |
4 |
|
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Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology* |
2 |
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Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques* |
3 |
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Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology* |
2.5 |
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Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy I* |
3 |
|
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Total |
14.5 |
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| Semester 3 | ||
|
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
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Emergency Care & ACLS* |
2 |
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Critical Care Management* |
4 |
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Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy II* |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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| Semester 4 | ||
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Basic Chemistry* |
4 |
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Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care* |
3 |
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Cardiopulmonary Pathology* |
2 |
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Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy III* |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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| Semester 5 | ||
| PSY-100 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| RESP-261 | Respiratory Special Procedures* | 2 |
| RESP-270 | Respiratory Seminar* | 2 |
| RESP-281 | Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy IV* | 3 |
| Total | 10 | |
*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: September 2026