Respiratory Therapist Requirements
Associate Degree Program - 76 Credits
Admission Criteria Technology Requirements Additional Program Requirements
Curriculum
PREREQUISITES TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY
- GEN ED REQ - Communications Requirement
- GEN ED REQ - Mathematics Requirement
- HC 118 - Applied Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
- CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey with Lab
- PSYC 101 - General Psychology
- SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar
FALL SEMESTER
- RT 101 - Introduction to Respiratory Care
- RT 101L - Introduction to Respiratory Lab
- RT 102 - Basic Assessment & Monitoring
- RT 102L - Basic Assessment & Monitoring Lab
- RT 200 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
- RT 200L - Cardiopulmonary Physiology Lab
SPRING SEMESTER
- RT 103 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
- RT 104 - Basic Therapeutics
- RT 104L - Basic Therapeutics Lab
- RT 105 - Advanced Assessment & Monitoring
- RT 105L - Advanced Assessment & Monitoring Lab
- RT 106S - Clinical Procedures I
SUMMER SEMESTER
- RT 110S - Clinical Procedures II
- RT 201 - Cardiopulmonary Disease & Diagnostics
- RT 201L - Cardiopulmonary Disease & Diagnostics Lab
FALL SEMESTER
- RT 107 - Mechanical Ventilation
- RT 107L - Mechanical Ventilation Lab
- RT 108L - Respiratory Care Advanced Life Support Lab
- RT 109L - Respiratory Care Pediatric/Neonatal Advanced Life Support Lab
- RT 202 - Critical Care Therapeutics
- RT 202L - Critical Care Therapeutics Lab
- RT 203S - Clinical Procedures III
SPRING SEMESTER
- RT 204 - Specialty Therapeutics
- RT 205 - Respiratory Professional Development
- RT 206 - Respiratory Care Seminar
- RT 207 - Respiratory Board Exam Review Course
- RT 208S - Clinical Procedures IV
Admission Criteria
Two of the following:
- HS GPA: 2.5 GPA
- HS Rank: Upper Half
- GED: Sub-scores ≥ 145
- ACT: 18
- SAT: 960
- College GPA: 2.0 GPA - Based on 12+ credits.
Students not meeting two of the above criteria are required to take the Next-Generation
ACCUPLACER:
- Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS): 225
- Writing: 255
All students must also meet the TEAS Requirement Scores:
- TEAS Math: 62
- TEAS Reading: 73
The TEAS requirement will be waived for students completing the STC Allied Health Certificate with a 2.5 GPA or higher and/or ACT sub-scores of at least 21 in both Reading and Math.
Additional Program Requirements
Background Check and Drug Screen
Completion of a background check and drug screen are required before program classes start.
Immunizations
This program requires additional immunizations. Please refer to the Healthcare Programs Handbook for additional details.
Uniforms
Uniforms are required for this program. Please see the Books, Uniforms and Supplies page for current purchasing options.
