Respiratory Care - Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relevant to their role as a Respiratory Therapist. (Cognitive Domain)
  2. Graduates of the program will demonstrate technical proficiency in all competencies necessary to fulfill the role of a Respiratory Therapist. (Psychomotor Domain)
  3. Graduates of the program will demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for a Respiratory Therapist. (Affective Domain)

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
RSPT-2217Respiratory Care Pharmacology2
RSPT-2258Respiratory Care Patient Assessment2
RSPT-1310Respiratory Care Procedures I3
RSPT-1325Respiratory Care Sciences3
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
PSYC-2301General Psychology3
RSPT-1311Respiratory Care Procedures II3
RSPT-2310Cardiopulmonary Disease3
RSPT-2325Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics3
RSPT-1161Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist1
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
RSPT-1260Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist2
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
RSPT-2314Mechanical Ventilation3
RSPT-2453Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care4
RSPT-2362Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist3
RSPT-2355Critical Care Monitoring3
5th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
or
XXXX-X3XXCreative Arts Elective3
RSPT-2230Respiratory Care Examination Preparation2
RSPT-2219Mech Ventilation for the Neonatal/Pediat2
RSPT-2231Simulations in Respiratory Care2
RSPT-2363Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist3
Prerequisites
CourseTitleCredits
BIOL-2301Anatomy and Physiology I3
MATH-1314College Algebra3
ENGL-1301Composition I3
BIOL-2302Anatomy and Physiology II3

Notes

RSPT-2217, RSPT-2258, RSPT-1310, RSPT-1325, RSPT-1311, RSPT-2310, RSPT-2325, RSPT-1161, RSPT-1260, RSPT-2314, RSPT-2453, RSPT-2362, RSPT-2355, XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective), XXXX-X3XX (Creative Arts Elective), RSPT-2230, RSPT-2219, RSPT-2231, RSPT-2363, BIOL-2301, MATH-1314, ENGL-1301, and BIOL-2302: Grade of C or better is required for graduation

Note: MATH-1314 or higher will be accepted

XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective) and XXXX-X3XX (Creative Arts Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum

This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.

Credit Hours

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 28, 2026 Official catalog page