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SOCRC - Social Science - Respiratory Care Track

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Respiratory Therapy

Program Title

Social Science - Respiratory Care Track

Program Code

SOCRC

Program Description

Effective Spring 2014. This option is designed for students seeking a career in health sciences. Students will have the option of finishing this program and transferring to a four-year institution to complete their Bachelor's degree or transitioning to, upon completion of admission requirements, one of the College's A.A.S. degrees in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Dental Hygiene or Medical Laboratory Technology as much of the general education course work is the same. AAS health science programs have admissions requirements and application procedures that are available in the College Catalog.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Assess, analyze, implement and evaluate respiratory care
- Perform respiratory quality control activities
- Apply basic principles of management in the care of groups of patients
- Exhibit therapeutic communication skills
- Incorporate ethical/legal considerations into the respiratory action plan
- Practice as a member of a diverse interdisciplinary health care team
- Continue personal and professional growth
- Incorporate principles from the social sciences, biologic sciences and humanities into their practice
- Practice within the limits and scope of a licensed respiratory therapist

Requirements

General Education: 24 Credits as Follows:

Career Studies: 45 Credits as Follows:

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 69

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress. Students must satisfy specific requirements in order to be admitted to this program. See Admission to Health Science Programs, Registration and Records section of this catalog.

The following degree requirement must be taken prior to admission to program:

Semester 1: Fall Term

Total Credits: 17

Semester 2: Spring Term

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3: Fall Term

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Total Credits: 17

Sequence Notes:

This degree may take longer than two years to complete. The above sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. Although not required to be taken prior to beginning the program, general education courses may be taken before starting clinical courses or during the summer terms.

(1) One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.