Respiratory Therapist 

Advanced Placement Sequence - RESP.AAS.C23

Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTS) can earn advanced placement in the Respiratory Therapist associate degree program. Certified therapists who earned a Respiratory Care Technology certificate from KCC will have satisfied the requirements for BIOL 1554, RESP 1425, RESP 1113, RESP 1435, RESP 1445, RESP 1224, RESP 2212, RESP 2445, and RESP 2225. Certified therapists who graduated from a different program will be evaluated on an individual basis. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.

For program entry requirements, consult a KCC advisor, see Eligibility Requirements or view the slide presentation, and read theminimum abilities requirements.

Respiratory Therapist Major (5 courses)
Credit hours: 14

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

  • * RESP 2245 - Clinical III
  • * RESP 2353 - Cardiopulmonary Procedures
  • * RESP 2433 - Respiratory Procedures IV
  • * RESP 2453 - Respiratory Procedures VI

Respiratory Therapist Independent Study (2 courses)
Credit hours: 4

  • * RESP 2411 - Professional Skills, may be taken any time after admission to the advanced placement sequence.
  • * RESP 2483 - Respiratory Seminar

Respiratory Therapist Advanced Placement Credit Credit hours: 38

General Education (5 courses)
Credit hours: 14

Complete all four sub-requirements:

  1. Communications course - 6 credit hours
    • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing or ENGL 1613 - English I
    • * SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
  2. Physical science - 4 credit hours
    • * PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science
  3. Humanities - 3 credit hours
    • PHIL 2543 - Death and Dying or * PHIL 2523 - Ethics
  4. Computer Science - 1 credit hour
    • COMP 1521 - Computer Literacy

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 70

*Course has prerequisite.

Respiratory Therapist Advanced Placement Sequence

**Courses required prior to acceptance in the program (see note below)

Courses
* ENGL 1413 3 cr. hrs.
* PSCI 1514 4 cr. hrs.
COMP 1521 1 cr. hrs.
* SPCH 1553 3 cr. hrs.
PHIL 2543 3 cr. hrs.
RESP Advanced Placement Credit 38 cr. hrs

Suggested Course Sequence

Spring
* RESP 2411 1 cr. hrs.

Summer
General education, if needed  

Fall
* RESP 2245 5 cr. hrs.
* RESP 2353 3 cr. hrs.
* RESP 2433 3 cr. hrs.
* RESP 2453 3 cr. hrs.
* RESP 2483 3 cr. hrs.

*Course has prerequisite.

Additional Program Notes**

Requirements for consideration of acceptance into the advanced placement sequence will be the same as for those students applying to the first semester of the program.

Upon completion, the graduate is eligible to apply for admission to the National Board for Respiratory Care Exams to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www. coarc.com): 1248 Harwood; Bedford, TX 76021-4244; 817-283-2835.

Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions, a negative drug screen, and have current medical insurance.

The curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs will be the Associate in General Studies.