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A.S. Degree, Respiratory Care
Degree Type: AS
Major Code: RESPR-AS
CIP: 1317081800
Respiratory care is a challenging and rewarding health care specialty that deals with patients who have deficiencies and abnormalities of their cardiac and pulmonary systems. Under the direction of a physician, respiratory care practitioners manage, treat and evaluate patients with breathing problems. The Respiratory Therapist works in acute care, sub-acute care, home care or other health care facilities. Respiratory care services include specific testing techniques to assist in research, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of those with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Graduates are eligible to write the National Board for Respiratory Care to take examinations to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
This is a limited-access program. Candidates must apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College, complete the College Placement Test (CPT), provide official transcript indicating successful completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent and submit a completed Respiratory Care Application. Respiratory applications can be obtained online at www.scc-fl.com/respiratory or by calling 407.404.6006 or by attending a Respiratory Care Information Session. Dates of upcoming information sessions can be found on the Respiratory Web site. All students will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses that could potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statute 400.211) and are subject to hospital or clinical agency approval.
The Application Selection Process:
All applications must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Successful completion of the following courses (grade of "C" or better):
- BSC2093C Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credit hrs.
- ENC1101 English I, 3 credit hrs.
- Eligible for College Algebra (through test scores or completion of prerequisite course(s).
If applications meeting the above criteria are greater than the number of seats available in the program, applications will be prioritized by the following criteria.
- Completion of additional General Education courses.
- Applicants who have completed all of the required General Education courses.
- Applicants who have completed four science courses and two non-science courses.
- Applicants who have completed four science courses and one non-science course.
- Applicants who have completed three science courses and:
- Three non-science courses.
- Two non-science courses.
- One non-science course.
- Applicants who have completed two science courses and:
- Three non-science courses.
- Two non-science courses.
- One non-science course.
- Applicants who have completed one science course and:
- Three non-science courses.
- Two non-science courses.
- One non-science course.
- Recalculated GPA
- GPA of completed General Education courses required by the program.
- Date of Application
Applicants who have not completed all of the General Education Courses must include a Plan of Completion form with their application.
| Major Courses |
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| RET1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care
A course and laboratory experience designed for the beginning respiratory care student. An introduction and working knowledge of the basic principles of state-of-the-art equipment operation and therapeutic objectives for the administration of medical gases, humidity, aerosol, therapy modalities and airway management. Lab fee required. | 6 |
| RET1264C | Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
Introduces mechanical function of equipment used in continuous and intermittent ventilation of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Indications, contraindications, and hazards of continuous ventilation with significance given to ventilatory management and monitoring techniques. Accompanying the lectures will be a hands-on laboratory experience designed to prepare students for actual clinical situations. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1275C | Clinical Care Techniques
This course presents basic principles and essential skills necessary to perform patient care safely and effectively. Information includes medical asepsis, terminology, communication, patient assessment and positioning, medical ethics, and behavioral problems unique to patients with respiratory illness. An orientation to the clinical rotation is also given. Students must maintain a C through the didactic portion to participate in the clinical setting. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1295C | Chest Medicine
A course for respiratory therapy students to investigate the nature and cause of pulmonary diseases which involve changes in structure and function. The etiology, clinical manifestation pathogenesis, laboratory data and treatment for major chronic and acute pulmonary disease entities will be presented. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1450C | Basic Physiological Monitoring
Emphasis is on basic diagnostic and monitoring principles used in determining clinical evaluation of patients. Cardiopulmonary assessment is presented utilizing electrocardiography, chest roentgenography and laboratory tests. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| RET1485C | Cardiopulmonary Physiology
A presentation of physiological functions, including acid base relationships, gas perfusion, functions of ventilatory control, ventilation perfusion analysis, cardiopulmonary and renal hemodynamics and blood gas analysis. Laboratory exercises consistent with didactic material are incorporated into the course. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1874L | Clinical Practice I
Supervised clinical experience which emphasizes fundamental respiratory therapy procedures. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET1875L | Clinical Practice II
Integration of clinical practice and knowledge for the advanced student. Students receive clinical experience in adult intensive care units and an orientation to neonatal clinical care with emphasis in ventilatory management. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET2244 | Life Support
Advanced cardiopulmonary assessment diagnostic and monitoring techniques will be emphasized. Cardiopulmonary hemodynamics, advanced pulmonary function studies and new innovations will be stressed. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| RET2350 | Pharmacology
This course deals with the history of pharmacology, regulatory agencies and laws concerning the use of medications. Drug actions, absorption, distribution and use in the human body are discussed. The course places emphasis on respiratory drugs, cardiac drugs and related drugs that the therapist is exposed to in the hospital. | 3 |
| RET2714C | Pediatric Respiratory Care
Respiratory care of the neonate and pediatric patient is presented with special emphasis on physiology, pulmonary complications, and related general and intensive care procedures. Also included are neonatal transportation and assessment of the sick newborn and child. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET2876L | Clinical Practice III
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing diagnostic and monitoring procedures used in evaluating patients with cardiopulmonary complications. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| RET2877L | Clinical Practice IV
This is a 12-contact hour clinical course with a 4-hour conference/seminar each week. The clinical rotation will be in specialty areas of adult, pediatric and neonatal medicine. Clinical skills will focus on adult and pediatric ventilator management, weaning, extubation and hemodynamic assessment. Conferences will be used to assess learning objectives, present cases, become certified in ACLS and NRP, and to prepare for examinations to become a CRT and RRT through review exercises. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| General Education Courses |
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| BSC2093C | Anatomy and Physiology I
An integrated two-semester laboratory-oriented study of human anatomy and physiological function. Emphasis is placed on presenting accurate and significant information on the body systems and their interrelationships to structure and physiology. Recommended for students planning to pursue programs in nursing, allied health sciences, and physical education. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| BSC2094C | Anatomy and Physiology II
A continuation of BSC 2093C. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated, and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. | 3 |
| MCB2010C | Microbiology
A fundamental course in Microbiology designed to fulfill the needs of nursing and medical technology students as well as other allied health majors. The course stresses the structure, nutrition, growth, control, metabolism and introductory genetics of bacteria. Characterization of representative bacteria, fungi and viruses is included. Laboratory experience in techniques and primary isolation will be provided. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| PSY2012 | General Psychology
This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology, and basic principles and concepts utilized to understand human behavior. The major areas of study include development, learning, perception, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and testing measurements. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Humanities General Education course | 3 |
| Select a science course |
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| CHM1032C | Foundations of College Chemistry
Topics covered include problem-solving, atomic and molecular structure, formulas and nomenclature, bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and an introduction to organic chemistry and other selected topics. Lab fee required. | 4 |
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| PHY1001 | Physics
This course emphasizes the basic concepts and principles of physics and their practical applications. Designed specifically for students in non-engineering technical studies and for others wishing to strengthen their physics background before taking General Physics. | 3 |
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| PHY1001L | Physics Laboratory
This course is a laboratory sequence to PHY 1001. Experiments will be selected to illustrate and reinforce the physics concepts introduced in the physics class. Lab fee required. | 1 |
| Total Credits: | 76 |
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