Respiratory Therapist - Degree
Associate in Applied Science
Respiratory Care
Selective Admission
Developmental Courses as Needed
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RDG 20/100 | 3-6 | |
| ENC 90/ENG 100 | 2-5 | |
| MAT 61 | 4 |
General Education Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Program Prerequisite |
| BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Prereq: BIO 137 |
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | |
| MAT 150 College Algebra | 3 | Program Prerequisite (MAT 146 also accepted) |
| COM 181 Basic Public Speaking OR COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 | |
| PSY 110 General Psychology OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology OR Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 | |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION SUBTOTAL | 23 |
Recommended Additional Courses
Before entering the program, students must complete a digital literacy course or pass a competency exam.
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 Writing II | 3 | Prereq: ENG 101 |
| BIO 225 Medical Microbiology OR BIO 226 Principles of Microbiology |
4 | Prereq for BIO 225: BIO 139 |
Technical Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCP 110 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | |
| RCP 120 Theory & Principles of Respiratory Care | 4 | |
| RCP 125 Cardiopulmonary Evaluation | 4 | |
| RCP 135 Pharmacology | 1 | |
| RCP 150 Clinical Practice I | 2 | |
| RCP 175 Clinical Practice II | 3 | |
| RCP 180 Ventilatory Support | 3 | |
| RCP 190 Advanced Ventilatory Support | 2 | |
| RCP 200 Clinical Practice II | 3 | |
| RCP 204 Emergency & Special Procedures | 3 | |
| RCP 210 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 | |
| RCP 212 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3 | |
| RCP 214 Advanced Diagnostic Procedures | 3 | |
| RCP 225 Clinical Practice IV | 3 | |
| RCP 228 Preventive & Long Term Respiratory Care | 2 | |
| RCP 250 Clinical Practice V | 3 | |
| TECHNICAL COURSES SUBTOTAL | 45 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 68 |
For a list of KCTCS general education classes in each category, go to https://catalog.kctcs.edu/academic-services/general-education-requirements/
KCTCS Catalog: Respiratory Therapist - Degree
