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COMING SOON! 91制片厂 has been working with leading area hospitals to develop an accredited Respiratory Therapist degree program.
This 69 credit-hour Respiratory Care Science degree program prepares students to practice as nationally credentialed respiratory care practitioners serving as key members of the healthcare team. Skilled in assessing patients with breathing disorders in the emergency room, intensive care units and many other areas in healthcare facilities, respiratory therapists work directly with physicians on newborn, pediatric or adult patients to analyze oxygen levels and breathing difficulty. Therapists administer prescribed medications to relieve breathing distress, provide pulmonary/lung therapies, and conduct lung diagnostics for all ages. Graduates find employment in many settings such as hospitals, pulmonary rehabilitation clinics, doctors' offices, sleep labs, homecare, and air-life transport teams as they provide direct patient care in the emergency room, newborn/pediatric/adult intensive care units, and many other essential areas.
Respiratory care students will attend lab and lecture classes and engage in experiential clinical rotations in area hospitals. The proposed AAS degree program is seeking accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) which will qualify graduates to sit for national board credentialing exams to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care immediately upon degree completion.
Respiratory Care Science is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu. Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet the current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
Respiratory Care Science is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu. Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet the current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Prerequisites | ||
| A grade of C or better in all BIO, HSC and ENG coursework is required for all students. | ||
| BIO 260 | 4 | |
| ENG 101 | 3 | |
| HSC 112 | 2 | |
| MTH 102 | 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
First Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better in all RCS coursework is required for all students. | ||
| RCS 101 | 3 | |
| RCS 102 | 3 | |
| RCS 103 | 2 | |
| RCS 104 | 2 | |
| RCS 105 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
Second Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better in all RCS coursework is required for all students. | ||
| RCS 106 | 3 | |
| RCS 107 | 3 | |
| RCS 108 | 3 | |
| RCS 109 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
Third Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better in all RCS coursework is required for all students. | ||
| RCS 210 | 3 | |
| RCS 211 | 2 | |
| SPE 101 | 3 | |
| Hours | 8 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better in all RCS coursework is required for all students. | ||
| BIO 230 | 4 | |
| RCS 212 | 3 | |
| RCS 213 | 3 | |
| RCS 214 | 2 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better in all RCS and CHM coursework is required for all students. | ||
| CHM 100 | 4 | |
| PSY 101 | + | 3 |
| RCS 215 | 2 | |
| RCS 216 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
MTH听102听or higher.
For more information about starting your career as a respiratory therapist at 91制片厂, please contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.