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Bachelor of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Spokane Community College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care program offers a cutting-edge learning environment with high tech equipment that will prepare you for bedside practice. The program has a fully functional high-fidelity simulation lab including a neonatal simulator, a large selection of mechanical ventilators to practice on, a fully functional Pulmonary Function Lab as well as all other required equipment you will need to become a successful and compassionate Respiratory Therapist.
 
Spokane Community College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care prepares graduates with demonstrated competence in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). The program prepares leaders in the discipline by providing additional curricular content in research, management, advanced practice, and education.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care  www.coarc.com 
1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021–4244, (817) 283–2835.

Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care and will be eligible to apply and sit the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exams for registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and the specialty exams in pulmonary function, neonatal–pediatric, and adult critical care.

Offered At

Spokane Community College

Start

Fall

Website

https://scc.spokane.edu/What-to-Study/Healthcare/Respiratory-Care

Learning Outcomes

  • Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating a respect for others and a sense of community responsibility
  • Demonstrate collaboration and effective communication among all health care team members in the delivery of respiratory care in all patent settings
  • Analyze information and research and apply it in the health care setting
  • Apply the principles of cultural awareness formulating appropriate modifications to health care plans to accommodate cultural differences
  • Design and implement appropriate treatment plans in all healthcare settings where respiratory care is delivered
  • Apply advanced respiratory care competencies in all health care settings

Typical Student Schedule

Courses/General Education Courses

— 
BIOL&160
General Biology w/Lab
— 
BIOL&241
Human A & P 1
— 
BIOL&242
Human A & P 2
— 
BIOL&260
Microbiology
— 
CHEM&121
Intro to Chemistry: w/Lab
— 
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication
— 
ENGL&101
English Composition I
— 
ENGL&235
Technical Writing
— 
MATH&146
Introduction to Stats

First Quarter

BIOL&160
General Biology w/Lab
5
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5
MATH&146
Introduction to Stats
5
15

Second Quarter

BIOL&241
Human A & P 1
5
CHEM&121
Intro to Chemistry: w/Lab
5
ENGL&235
Technical Writing
1
5
15

Third Quarter

BIOL&242
Human A & P 2
5
BIOL&260
Microbiology
5
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication
5
15

Fourth Quarter

RT  209
The Language of Respiratory Care
1
RT  213
Electrocardiography
3
RT  214
Electrocardiography Lab
1
RT  241
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I
3
RT  242
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I Technical Skills Lab
2
RT  244
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
3
RT  248
Physical Science for Respiratory Care
3
16

Fifth Quarter

PHIL 110
Intro to Ethics
5
RT  251
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II
3
RT  252
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II Technical Skills Lab
2
RT  256
Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases
2
RT  308
Basic Life Support Instructor
2
SURG 105
Blood-borne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS
1
15

Sixth Quarter

PSYC&100
General Psychology
5
RT  261
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III
4
RT  262
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III Technical Skills Lab
2
RT  263
Respiratory Care Pharmacology
4
RT  264
Computer Applications in Respiratory Care
1
RT  265
RT Clinical I
1
17

Seventh Quarter

PSYC&200
Lifespan Psychology
5
RT  254
Fundamentals of Spirometry
2
RT  255
Fundamentals of Spirometry Technical Skills Lab
1
RT  304
Pathophysiology
5
RT  321
RT Clinical II
2
15

Eighth Quarter

RT  301
Critical Care I
4
RT  305
Pulmonary Volumes Diffusion and Instrumentation
2
RT  311
Critical Care I Technical Skills Lab
2
RT  315
PVDI Technical Skills Lab
1
RT  322
RT Clinical III
2
RT  402
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
2
RT  412
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Lab
1
14

Ninth Quarter

RT  302
Critical Care II
3
RT  309
Advanced Pharmacology
3
RT  312
Critical Care II Technical Skills Lab
2
RT  325
PFT Clinical I
1
RT  331
Critical Care Clinical I
5
14

Tenth Quarter

RT  401
Pediatrics/Neonatal RT
3
RT  403
Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics
3
RT  411
Pediatrics/Neonatal Technical Skills Lab
2
RT  413
Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics Technical Skills Lab
1
RT  421
Critical Care Clinical II
5
14

RT  303
Home Care and Rehabilitation
2
RT  404
Research in Respiratory Care
2
RT  415
Disease Management
4
RT  416
Disaster Management
2
RT  423
Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics Clinical
1
RT  424
Pediatric/Neonatal Clinical
4
15

RT  406
Management in Respiratory Care
2
RT  407
Patient Management and Problem Solving
3
RT  409
Research in Respiratory Capstone
2
RT  410
Fundamentals of Education Course Design
2
RT  417
Patient Management and Problem Solving Technical Skills Lab
1
RT  433
Advanced Clinical
5
15

180 credits are required for the Bachelor of Applied Science


1
ENGL& 102 may be substituted for ENGL& 235.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.