Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy—Degree Completion

Students 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 405Introduction to BSRT Studies3

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 460Essentials of ECLS3

RES 495

Respiratory Care Internship

3

 

MCPHS elective (any course offered at MCPHS approved by the Respiratory Care program director)

 

Total Credit Hours 39