Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy—Degree CompletionStudents can start in any semester – Fall, Spring, or Summer. The first course in the program is RES 405 – Introduction to BSRT Studies, offered in all three semesters. You can then take 1 to 3 classes per semester and complete the program in one to four years. Courses must be taken in a specific sequence, depending on the semester you begin the program. The final course of the program is RES 490 Respiratory Care Capstone, which is offered in all three semesters.
Respiratory Care Required Classes (cannot be transferred in)
Course | Title | Semester Hours |
RES 405 | Introduction to BSRT Studies | 3 |
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 460 | Essentials of ECLS | 3 |
RES 495 | Respiratory Care Internship | 3 |
| MCPHS elective (any course offered at MCPHS approved by the Respiratory Care program director) |
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Total Credit Hours 39