Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.) Suggested Course Sequence - Summer Start - 76 Hours

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A suggested course sequence is a semester-by-semester list of courses suggested for successful and timely completion of a degree. This course sequence is designed for full-time students beginning in the fall or spring semester, however part-time students can utilize the same sequence at a part-time pace. Students should follow the suggested course sequence appropriate to their catalog year. The Respiratory Therapy program is selective admission. Please see your navigator with any questions you may have or contact the Health Sciences Office at 417-447-8803 or healthsciences@otc.edu. To view the catalog page and full list of courses for this program, please see the Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.) link or see the program welcome page for additional information.

Pre-Admission Requirements

The pre-admission courses must be completed prior to applying to the Respiratory Therapy Program.

Semester 1

BCS-165 Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BCS-205 Human Physiology Credits: 4
ENG-100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5 or
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
MTH-128 Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3 or
MTH-128S Cont Mathematics with Support Credits: 4
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3

Semester 2

BCS-200 Microbiology Credits: 4
COM-100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
RST-105 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 3

Summer Semester 1

RST-210 Respiratory Equipment and Therapeutics Credits: 3
RST-215 Respiratory Pharmacology Credits: 2
RST-281 Clinical Practicum I Credits: 4

Fall Semester 2

RST-223 Mechanical Ventilation Credits: 4
RST-226 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Credits: 2
RST-227 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics II Credits: 2
RST-228 Pulmonary Diseases Credits: 3
RST-282 Clinical Practicum II Credits: 8

Spring Semester 3

RST-240 Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Credits: 3
RST-242 Applied Cariopulmonary Pathology Credits: 3
RST-251 Special Procedures in Respiratory Care Credits: 2
RST-253 Advanced Respiratory Therapy Theory Credits: 2
RST-283 Clinical Practicum III Credits: 8