Respiratory Care Practitioner, AAS

Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with heart and lung diseases. Respiratory therapists manage sophisticated life-support systems for adults, children, and premature infants. Clinical experience is part of the program. Credits from this program may transfer to the health science curriculum at Western Michigan University. Transfer opportunities are available at other four-year institutions as well. Students interested in transferring after receiving an AAS degree should meet with a counselor.

*Please note this program requires a special application packet. Please see a health careers pathway advisor or counselor for more information.

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Associate of Applied Science

Respiratory Practitioner Care Prerequisites

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIO 110	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIO 130	Micro & Infectious Disease	4
BIO 210	Human Physiology	4
CHM 100	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4
HCR 116	Medical Terminology	1
MATH 100	Health Careers Math	1

Program Required Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits
RCP 100	Basic Resp Care Procedures	4
RCP 106	Pharmacology/Respiratory Care	3
RCP 107	Cardiopulm Pathphys I	5
RCP 112	Cardiopulm Pathphys II	3
RCP 130	Respiratory Care Sem/Clinic I	9
RCP 200	Advanced Resp Care Procedures	4
RCP 210	Respiratory Care Sem/Clinic II	8
RCP 225	Respiratory Care Sem/Clin III	9
RCP 230	Contemporary Resp Topics	3
	English/Communication	6
	Political Science/Social Science	3
	Wellness/Physical Education	2

Total Credit Hours: 77

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

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