Respiratory Therapy
Associate of Applied Science
Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements: 78 credits
General Education Requirements: 26 credits
English and Communication
(3 credits)
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
English Composition I |
3 |
Mathematics
(4 credits)
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Career Mathematics |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
(3 credits)
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
General Psychology I |
3 |
Physical and Life Sciences
(3 credits)
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab |
5 |
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
Microbiology |
4 |
General Education Credits |
26 |
RCA Major Requirements to be taken at Pickens Technical College: 52 credits
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
RCA 105 |
Introduction to Respiratory Care |
1 |
RCA 121 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Skills |
3 |
RCA 132 |
Basic Techniques in Respiratory Care II |
5 |
RCA 151 |
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
RCA 152 |
Cardiopulmonary Pathology |
4 |
RCA 161 |
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics I |
1 |
RCA 165 |
Pharmacology of Cardiopulmonary Care |
3 |
RCA 230 |
Critical Care I |
2 |
RCA 251 |
Critical Care II |
3 |
RCA 252 |
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics II |
1 |
RCA 253 |
Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care |
3 |
RCA 259 |
Advanced Mechanical Ventilation |
3 |
RCA 232 |
Advanced Monitoring |
2 |
RCA 281 |
Internship II |
9 |
RCA 283 |
Internship III |
9 |
RCA Required Degree Credits |
52 |
General Education Credits |
26 |
RCA Required Degree Credits |
52 |
A.A.S. Degree, Respiratory Therapy, Total Required Credits |
78 |
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Community College of Aurora 2011-2012 Catalog
College Facilities and Locations
Welcome to the Community College of Aurora
Admissions, Registration, and Records
Student Services and Activities
Academic Standards, Information, and Policies
Basic Skills for College-Level Work
Student Code of Conduct and Grievance Procedures
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
List of Degrees and Certificates
Degree and Certificate Procedures
An AA or AS Degree will Transfer to all Colorado Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Articulation (Transfer) Agreements
Statewide Guaranteed Transfer Courses
Associate of Arts Degrees (A.A.)
Associate of Science Degrees (A.S.)
Associate of General Studies Degree (A.G.S.)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Articulated Degrees with Metropolitan State University
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