Respiratory Therapy, AS S1205
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.To speak with a counselor, please visit www.mtsac.edu/counseling or call the Counseling Department at (909) 274-4380
Suggested Sequence of CourseworkIndicates Courses Offered Online
Fall Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 10A | Introductory Human Anatomy | 4.0 |
| MEDI 90 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3.0 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 13.0 |
Winter Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4.0 |
| Total: | 4.0 |
Spring Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 10B | Introductory Human Physiology | 4.0 |
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3.0 |
| CHEM 10 | Chemistry-Allied Health Majors | 5.0 |
| Total: | 12.0 |
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Summer Semester (Year 1)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3.0 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | 0.5 |
| Total: | 3.5 |
Fall Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 102 | Princip of Respiratory Therapy | 2.0 |
| RESD 104 | Respiratory Therapy Science | 4.0 |
| RESD 106 | Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology | 3.0 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 12.0 |
PHIL 12 for C2: Humanities is recommended
Winter Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 108 | Pharmacology Respiratory Care | 1.5 |
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4.0 |
| SPCH 2 | (or) Survey Communication Studies | |
| Total: | 5.5 |
SPCH 2 is recommended
Spring Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 114 | Comprehensive Pulmonary Assess | 3.0 |
| RESD 112 | Cardiopulmonar Pathophysiology | 3.0 |
| RESD 110 | Respiratory Therapy Science | 4.0 |
| AA/S ETHS | Area F Ethnic Studies | 3.0 |
| Total: | 13.0 |
Summer Semester (Year 2)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 116 | Special Procedur for Resp Care | 1.5 |
| RESD 200A | Techniques of Resp Therapy | 2.5 |
| Total: | 4.0 |
Fall Semester (Year 3)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 202 | Adult Resp Intensive Care | 3.0 |
| RESD 200B | Techniques of Resp Therapy | 6.0 |
| RESD 204 | Neonatal Intensive Care | 3.0 |
| Total: | 12.0 |
Winter Semester (Year 3)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 200C | Techniques of Resp Therapy | 2.5 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3.0 |
| Total: | 5.5 |
Spring Semester (Year 3)
| Course Prefix | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESD 208 | Current Issues in Resp Care | 3.0 |
| RESD 200D | Techniques of Resp Therapy | 6.0 |
| RESD 206 | Resp Therapeutic Modalities | 3.0 |
| Total: | 12.0 |
Respiratory Therapy, AS S1205
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96.5
Total number of Units
Total Number of Units: 96.5
Program Notes
Degree requirements include reading competency. This requirement is met by attaining eligibility for READ 100 or by completing READ 90. Complete the online Assessment Questionnaire (AQ) at https://www.mtsac.edu/assessment/aq/
Respiratory Therapy: https://www.mtsac.edu/respiratory/
Application: https://prodapx.mtsac.edu/prodapex/f?p=127:LOGIN_DESKTOP
Prerequisites:
- ANAT 10A
- ANAT 10B
- CHEM 10
- MATH 51
- MEDI 90
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon entrance into the program and must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Please provide copy of diploma as proof of high school completion.
- All students will be required to complete a background check prior to entering the clinical education phase of the program.
- A physical examination, including specific immunizations, TB testing, and drug testing is required of all candidates prior to entering the clinical education phase of the program.
- These requirements are in accordance with Centers for Disease Control policy that insures that students are in good health and free from communicable disease and able to perform their training functions (CoARC Standard 5.08)
- All applicants are required to meet the Essential Functions for Success in the Respiratory Therapy Program as noted in the student handbook. https://www.mtsac.edu/respiratory/pdf/RESD_Handbook_Updated_June2019.pdf
The Respiratory Therapy program accepts between 30-40 students annually and begins in the fall term.
