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Respiratory Therapy (181) |
Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy |
The Respiratory Therapy program prepares students to work under the direction of a physician in assisting in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, and in helping patients to recover their lung function. Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) deliver medications and oxygen, operate life support machines, and assure that patients have open breathing passages, among other duties. Graduates of the program may seek employment in hospital emergency rooms, intensive care units, outpatient clinics, and home health care.
Entrance requirements for this program include completion of ENG 111, MTE 1-5, high school chemistry or CHM 1, and BIO 141 (BIO 142 is recommended), along with both a college and a Division of Health Professions application. A personal interview with program faculty is also required.
Applications to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree program in Respiratory Therapy must be submitted to the Virginia Beach Admissions Office no later than April 15. Transcripts from other colleges attended must be sent to Tidewater Community College, Central Records/Office of the College Registrar, P.O. Box 9000, Norfolk, VA 23509, prior to the application deadline. These transcripts must be evaluated before any transfer credit is granted. For detailed information regarding the program, students may call the Information Center at (757) 822-1122, and request an information packet. This packet may also be accessed at www.tcc.edu (keywords: respiratory therapy program).
Following acceptance into the program, students must provide documentation of a recent medical examination showing they are in general good health and meet the technical standards required to perform the duties of a respiratory therapist.
The Respiratory Therapy program requires six full-time semesters, beginning with a May (summer term) start date. The classes are held primarily during the day. Prospective applicants should be aware that the clinical facilities require both criminal/sex offender background checks, as well as drug screening prior to attending the clinical components of course work. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy prepares students to take the examinations to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
The Respiratory Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas, 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835, www.coarc.com. |
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BIO 141 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
| 4 | None | None |
ENG 111 | College Composition I
| 3 | Placement | None |
Semester Total: 7 |
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RTH 102 |
Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care II
| 3 | MTE 1-5 and Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 120 |
Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care
| 2 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 131 |
Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I
| 4 | Instructor Permission | None |
SDV 101 |
Orientation to Health Care
| 1 | None | None |
Semester Total: 10 |
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BIO 142 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
| 4 | BIO 141 | None |
RTH 121 | Cardiopulmonary Science I
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 132 | Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures II
| 4 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 145 | Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I
| 1 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 190 | Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
Semester Total: 15 |
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RTH 217 | Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Care and Health Promotion
| 2 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 235 | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures II
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 236 | Critical Care Monitoring
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 290 | Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
___________ | Social Science Elective 1
| 3 | | |
Semester Total: 14 |
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RTH 222 | Cardiopulmonary Science II
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
___________ | Humanities Elective 1
| 3 | | |
Semester Total: 6 |
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CHM 121 | Health Science Chemistry I
| 4 | CHM 1 | None |
RTH 225 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None |
RTH 290 | Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy
| 4 | Instructor Permission | None |
Semester Total: 11 |
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HLT 155 | Current Issues and Health Care
| 2 | | None | | | |
RTH 290 | Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy
| 3 | Instructor Permission | None | | | |
RTH 298 | Seminar and Project
| 1 | Instructor Permission | None | | | |
___________ | Social Science Elective 1
| 3 | | | 1 | | |
Semester Total: 9 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 72
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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