BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (1st 8 Weeks)
4
030
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
3
010
Any course from the Social/Behavioral Science Core (FY)
3
080
Total Prerequisite Credit Hours: 10
First Year (31 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
16 Week Courses
First Year Fall - 16 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
RSPT 1201 - Introduction to Respiratory Care
2
-
RSPT 1340 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
3
-
RSPT 1410 - Respiratory Care Procedures I
4
-
8 Week Courses
First Year Fall - 8 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II
4
030
Total Credit Hours: 13
Spring Semester
16 Week Courses
First Year Spring - 16 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
RSPT 2317 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology
3
-
RSPT 1411 - Respiratory Care Procedures II
4
-
RSPT 1360 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist
3
-
RSPT 2310 - Cardiopulmonary Disease
3
-
Total Credit Hours: 13
Summer Semester
11 Week Courses
First Year Summer - 11 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
RSPT 2560 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist
5
-
Total Credit Hours: 5
Total First Year Credit Hours: 31
Second Year (25 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
16 Week Courses
Second Year Fall - 16 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation
3
-
RSPT 2353 - Neonatal/pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
3
-
RSPT 2361 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist
3
-
RSPT 2355 - Critical Care Monitoring
3
-
Spring Semester
16 Week Courses
Second Year Spring - 16 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
RSPT 2230 - Exam Preparation
2
-
RSPT 2325 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
3
-
RSPT 2231 - Simulations in Respiratory Care
2
-
RSPT 2362 - Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist
3
-
8 Week Courses
Second Year Spring - 8 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
Any course from Language, Philosophy & Culture/Creative Arts Core (FY)2
3
040/050
Total Credit Hours: 13
Total Second Year Credit Hours: 25
Grand Total Credit Hours: 66
Program Information
Educational Outlook
The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Education (CoARC). The program provides educational experiences and all course work necessary to prepare the student as a respiratory therapist and qualify the graduate for the credentialing exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Students desiring admission into the Respiratory Care Program must first meet the basic entrance requirements for Temple College. They then must file for admission to the Respiratory Care Program.
