Plan of Study: Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

First Year Fall

CTC101 Connecting to Carlow – 1 credit
SKQ101 Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits
BIO207 Anatomy & Physiology I – 4 credits
SKC101 Communication – 3 credits
RC100 Intro to Resp. Care Principles – 1 credit

First Year Spring

SKW101 Foundations of Writing – 3 credits
BIO208 Anatomy & Physiology II – 4 credits
RC200 Respiratory Care Equipment I – 3 credits
RC250 Respiratory Care Equipment I Lab – 1 credit
RC221 Comprehensive Pt. Management – 3 credits
RC280 Respiratory Pharmacology – 2 credits

First Year Summer

RC1100 RC Clinical Education Practicum I – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits

Second Year Fall

RC201 Respiratory Care Equipment II – 3 credits
RC251 Respiratory Care Equipment II Lab – 1 credit
RC205 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology – 3 credits
RC255 Mechanical Ventilation Concepts I – 3 credits
RC256 Mechanical Ventilation Concepts I Lab – 1 credit
RC1200 RC Clinical Education Practicum II – 3 credits

Second Year Spring

RC265 Mechanical Ventilation Concepts II & Critical Care Concepts – 3 credits
RC275 Neonatal & Pediatric RC w/Lab – 2 credits
RC2100 RC Clinical Education Practicum III – 4 credits
149 Compass Core – Contemplation & Action – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits

Second Year Summer

RC2200 RC Clinical Education Practicum IV – 4 credits
RC285 Comprehensive Credential Prep – 2 credits

Total Credits = 120

Recommended Electives

Electives in this program are chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.