Respiratory Therapy, AS

INDIANA COLLEGE CORE

• APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 #
• APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 #
• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 #
• MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 #
• CHEM 1XX - Chemisty Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-5 #

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 1XX - Student Success Elective CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• RESP 205 - Respiratory Therapy Capstone CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 ^

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

• RESP 101 - Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Patient CREDIT HOURS MIN: 6
• RESP 102 - Advanced Assessment and Care of a Cardiopulmonary Patient CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• RESP 103 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• RESP 104 - Concepts in Adult Critical Care CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• RESP 105 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• RESP 106 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• RESP 107 - Clinical Applications of Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Patient CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• RESP 108 - Clinical Applications in Advanced Assessment and Care of a Cardiopulmonary Patient CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• RESP 201 - Advanced Concepts in Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Procedures CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
• RESP 202 - Pediatric and Neonatal Advanced Critical Care CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• RESP 203 - Advanced Emergency Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• RESP 204 - Extended Care for the Cardiopulmonary Patient CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• RESP 206 - Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2 ***
• RESP 207 - Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 ***
• RESP 209 - Advanced Clinical Applications in Critical Care and Specialty Rotations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 71

SYMBOL KEY

***RESP 208 - Clinical Applications and Concepts in Critical Care III  (5 credits) can be substituted for RESP 206  and RESP 207  

^Capstone Course

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in the evaluation of data in the patient record.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in performing clinical assessment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in performing procedures to gather clinical information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in evaluating procedure results.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in recommending diagnostic procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in assembling/troubleshooting equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in ensuring infection control.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in performing quality control procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in maintaining a patent airway including the care of artificial airways.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in performing airway clearance and lung expansion techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in supporting oxygenation and ventilation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in administering medications and specialty gases.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in ensuring modifications are made to the respiratory care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in utilizing evidence-based medicine principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in providing respiratory care in high-risk situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in assisting a physician/provider in performing procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in conducting patient and family education.