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For program entry requirements, consult a KCC adviser, see "Information on Health Career Programs" or view the slide presentation.
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.
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:
- Communications course - 6 credit hours
- * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing or ENGL 1613 - English I
- * SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
- Physical science - 4 credit hours
- This physical science course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- * PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science-Chemistry and Physics
- Humanities - 3 credit hours
- PHIL 2543 - Death and Dying or PHIL 2523 - Ethics
- Computer Science - 1 credit hour
- COMP 1521 - Computer Literacy1
Minimum credit hours required for completion - 70
*Course has prerequisite.
1May substitute *COSC 1513, *BSNS 1113, ELTR 1123, BSNS 1003, *BSNS 1023, *BSNS 2033, *BSNS 1122, or BSNS 1411.
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 |
1cr. hrs. |
Summer
| General education, if needed |
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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
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).
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.
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.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs through recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
The contact information for these agencies: The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; 1248 Harwood; Bedford, TX 76021-4244; phone: (817) 283-2835; and Committee for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 1361 Park Street; Clearwater, FL 33756; phone (727) 210-2350
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