PreHealth (A10300RT), Respiratory Therapy Preparation, AAS

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Purpose

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education with an emphasis on personal interest, growth, and development. This curriculum is also designed to prepare students for careers in the Health Sciences. Students will complete general education courses required for competitive admission into the Respiratory Therapy program. Courses provide foundational knowledge needed in the pursuit of diploma and associate of applied science degrees and successful completion of EMT 110 result in certification credentials for employment in health science degrees or programs.

The Health Science programs at RCC have a competitive admissions process and do not directly admit students. Students interested in Respiratory Therapy are placed in A10300RT to take required general education courses for competitive admission to the program. Academic advisors will assist you in creating an education plan and timeline for admission so that you may complete your general education courses and know the requirements for the competitive admissions process for your respective health science program.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers precollege courses to prepare students for the Respiratory Therapy program.

Special Certifications

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
or ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
CHM 131 - Introduction to Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
and CHM 131A Intro to Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers Credit Hours: 1
MED 120 - Survey of Medical Term Credit Hours: 2

Class Hours 12 or 13 | Lab Hours 6 or 8 | Credit Hours 15

Second Semester (Spring)

BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 11 | Lab Hours 5 | Credit Hours 13

Third Semester (Fall)

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
EMS 110 - EMT Credit Hours: 8
Humanities/Fine Art Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 11 | Lab Hours 8 | Credit Hours 14

Total Credit Hours 42

Other Major Hours (22 SHC)

Other Major Hours include additional general education and professional courses.
Other Major Hours courses must be approved by the Director of Records and Registration prior to enrolling in courses other than those listed above.

Other Major Hours (22) – These hours must be approved by the Director of Records and Registration prior to enrolling in courses other than those listed above. Students not realizing progress toward a health science credential will be assisted by an academic advisor in exploring other degree options.

For the Respiratory Therapy program, a GPA of 2.8 or higher is required and calculation will be based upon grades earned in the following courses: BIO 168, BIO 169, CHM 131 & CHM 131A, ENG 111, ENG 112, MAT 110, PSY 150, and Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.

Total (64 SHC)

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , ENG 231 , ENG 232 , PHI 215 , or PHI 240 . Students may not take an introductory foreign language to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.