KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PROGRAM OF STUDY ~ ADVISING GUIDE

For student admitted Fall 06-Spring 07

 

Respiratory Therapy (RT)

Associate in Science Degree

 

This sheet is intended to be informational only.
Students must consult with an academic advisor prior to registration.

Name:                                               SSN:                              Date:                  

First Semester   Pre-Requisites Credit Hours
       BIO 213 Anatomy & Physiology I* 4
       CHE 113 Biochemistry 3
       RTS 111 Introduction to Respiratory Care*   5
       RTS 117 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology* 3
Second Semester     Credit Hours
       BIO 214 Anatomy & Physiology II* BIO 213 4
       MAT 117 College Algebra Placement Test 3
       ENG 101 College Composition Placement Test & Computer Skills 3
       RTS 112 Therapeutic Modalities in Respiratory Care* 5
       RTS 121 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics* 3
Summer Session 6-Weeks   Credit Hours
       PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
       RTS 120 Clinical Practicum I* 3
       RTS 127 Respiratory Pharmacology* 2
Third Semester     Credit Hours
       CPT Computer Elective 3
       RTS 223 Mechanical Ventilation*   3
       RTS 225 Perinatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care*   3
       RTS 226 Cardiopulmonary Pathology*   3
       RTS 229 Clinical Practicum II*   5
Fourth Semester     Credit Hours
       RTS 231 Respiratory Care Senior Seminar   1
___COM 101 or COM 104 Communication in the Workplace or Intro to Communication   3
         Humanities Elective   3
       RTS 224 Concepts in Critical Care*   3
       RTS 230 Clinical Practicum III*   5
   Total Credit Hours:   73

CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION

    Students must complete 73 credits in the Respiratory Therapy Program, achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all core courses (*), and attain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.  Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.  Graduates are eligible to apply for a Maine license to practice Respiratory Care.

 

Prerequisite(s):  ____Biology with Lab within 5 years ____Algebra I & II or equivalent ____Chemistry recommended

 

UPDATED JUNE 14, 2005