Respiratory care is the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies or abnormalities. Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, clinics, homecare agencies and other healthcare settings under the direction of a physician. Respiratory Therapists use sophisticated equipment in the assessment and treatment of patients with such lung disorders as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia and bronchitis. Students completing this program satisfy academic and clinical eligibility requirements to apply for the Advanced Practitioner Examination offered by the NBRC. Successful candidates earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. A 2.5 GPA is required for graduation from the Respiratory Care program. The Consortium for Respiratory Care Education at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.
Student Learning Outcomes for Respiratory Care Program Upon completion of the program, all students will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate information relevant to the role of the advanced level respiratory therapist.
2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of the advanced level respiratory therapist.; and
3. Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the advanced level respiratory therapist.
Pre-requisites
(13 credit hours)
BIOL 1024 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Professions and Lab
CIS 1203 Introduction to Computers
ENG 1003 Composition I
MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra
General Education Requirements
(21 credit hours)
BIOL 2104 Microbiology and Lab
CHEM 1004 Chemistry for Healthcare Professions
ENG 1013 Composition II
MATH 1023 College Algebra
PHYS 1104 Physics for Healthcare Professions PSY 2513 Introduction to Psychology
Major Requirements
(47 credit hours)
RESP 1001 Pharmacology I
RESP 1012 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology I
RESP 1022 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology II
RESP 1024 Basic Cardiopulmonary Assessment
RESP 1031 Cardiopulmonary Assessment Lab
RESP 1041 Pharmacology II
RESP 1051 Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) RESP 1064 Respiratory Care Technology I RESP 1071 Respiratory Care Technology I Lab RESP 2003 Respiratory Care Technology II RESP 2012 Respiratory Care Technology II Lab RESP 2102 Clinical Practicum II
RESP 2122 Cardiopulmonary Diseases I
RESP 2163 Critical Care Practices
RESP 2201 Clinical Practicum I
RESP 2203 Clinical Practicum III
RESP 2232 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics
RESP 2242 Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Care RESP 2252 Clinical Internship
RESP 2302 Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care RESP 2322 Cardiopulmonary Diseases II
RESP 2402 Respiratory Care Seminar
RESP 2602 Alternate Care Sites
Program Total 81 Hours
