Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Applied Science (Suspended)

Extended A.A.S. Degree Program

The respiratory therapy - associate of applied science associate degree program is suspended. New students will not be accepted into the program at this time.

This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a registered respiratory therapist and for exams sponsored by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Graduates of the program qualify to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and then the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams. The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge and practical theory to provide clinical expertise in treating the cardiopulmonary system. This advanced-level program prepares students to provide high quality patient care and to function as a member of the health care team.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm

Total Credits Required


Liberal Studies	12
EN 111 College Composition I	4
EN 211 College Composition II [Div I]	4
Humanities or Social Science Elective	4

Health Promotion	1
HP 200 Physical Well Being	1


Required Courses in Major	55
RSP 106 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy	1
RSP 271 Introduction to Oxygen Therapy	3
RSP 272 Respiratory Pharmacology	2
RSP 273 The Cardiopulmonary System	4
RSP 274 Essentials of Neonatal Respiratory Care	4
RSP 275 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics	4
RSP 276 Therapeutic Modalities	4
RSP 277 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience I	4
RSP 371 Common Acute Pulmonary Problems	3
RSP 372 Airway Care	3
RSP 373 Positive Pressure Therapy	4
RSP 374 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience II	2
RSP 375 Mechanical Ventilation I	3
RSP 376 Mechanical Ventilation II	3
RSP 377 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience III	2
RSP 378 Issues in Respiratory Care	2
RSP 379 Special Population Assessments and Management	2
RSP 384 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience IV	5

Other Required Courses	23
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II]	4
BI 201 Human Anatomy	3
BI 202 Human Physiology	5
CH 105 Chemical Principles [Div II] or	4
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology	2
HL 101 Medical Terminology for Health Educators	1
MA 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications in Science and Technology [Div II]	4

Bulletin Year: 2015 - 2016 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.