Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Curriculum

Curriculum

Overall Total Course Requirements — 120 hours

Total University Studies Requirements — 32 hours

Foundations — 17 hours
Choose one course from each category

• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Quantitative reasoning
• Scientific inquiry and methodologies (must include lab)
• One additional course to fulfill the BS degree requirements

The Human Experience
One course from each category

• Literary and Philosophical Perspectives (Humanities, Literature, Philosophy)
• Historical Perspectives (World Civilization, World History)
• Creative Perspectives (Art, Creative Writing, Music, Theatre)
• Social and Behavioral Perspectives (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
• Cultural and Diverse Perspectives and Responsible Citizenship

Additional Bachelor’s Degree Requirements — 15 hours

• Technology Intensive course
• Writing Intensive course

Required Courses — 100 hours

• BIO 227 Human Anatomy*
• BIO 228 Human Anatomy Laboratory*
• BIO 229 Human Physiology*
• BIO 230 Human Physiology Laboratory*
• RTP 300 Pathophysiology for Respiratory Therapists
• RTP 301 Interpersonal and Inter-professional Communication for RTs
• RTP 302 Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Practice
• RTP 303 Chronic Disease Management across the Lifespan
• RTP 400 Evidence Based Practice in Resp Therapy
• RTP 401 Advanced Concepts in Resp Care
• RTP 402 Leadership, Management, and Education for Health Professions
• RTP 403 Respiratory Care Capstone
• RTP 404 Respiratory Therapy Practice Credit
• RTP 405 Professional Development for Registered Respiratory Therapists
• Respiratory care hours (minimum 42 hours)
• *University Studies courses