Respiratory Therapist - AAS
Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Madisonville Community College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 5109087089
Completion of the Respiratory Therapist AAS program will meet the KCTCS Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
Progression in the Respiratory Care program is contingent upon the achievement of a grade of “C” in each Respiratory Care course.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 137 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| BIO 139 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Select one of the following three options: | 3 | |
| College Algebra 1 | ||
| Applied Mathematics 2 | ||
| Contemporary College Mathematics 1 | ||
| Select one of the following three options: | 3 | |
Oral Communications 1 | ||
| Basic Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3 | ||
| Select one of the following three options: | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 3 | ||
| General Psychology 3 | ||
| ENG 101 | Writing I 1 | 3 |
| Heritage/Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 23 | |
| Technical Courses | ||
| Select one of the following two options: | 43-45 | |
Option 1: 45 credit hours | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Theory and Principles of Respiratory Care | ||
| Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Cardiopulmonary Issues | ||
| Respiratory Pharmacology | ||
| Clinical Practice I | ||
| Clinical Practice II | ||
| Ventilatory Support | ||
| Advanced Ventilatory Support | ||
| Clinical Practice III | ||
| Emergency & Special Procedures | ||
| Advanced Diagnostic Procedures | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | ||
| Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care | ||
| Clinical Practice IV | ||
| Preventive and Long-Term Respiratory Care | ||
| Clinical Practice V | ||
Option 2: 43 credit hours | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Fundamentals of Respiratory Care | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Assessment | ||
| Respiratory Pharmacology | ||
| Respiratory Care Practice I | ||
| Respiratory Care Practice II | ||
| Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation | ||
| Patient-Ventilator System Management | ||
| Respiratory Care Practice III | ||
| Advanced Cardiopulmonary Evaluation | ||
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | ||
| Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care | ||
| Respiratory Care Practice IV | ||
| Preventive and Long-Term Respiratory Care | ||
| Respiratory Care Practice V | ||
| Respiratory Care Seminar | ||
| Subtotal | 43-45 | |
| Total Credits | 66-68 | |
- 1
General Education Course
- 2
Not accepted at Elizabethtown CTC, Jefferson CTC, Madisonville CC and Southcentral Kentucky CTC for Respiratory Care degree program credit.
- 3
Courses required at Elizabethtown CTC, Jefferson CTC, Madisonville CC, and Southcentral Kentucky CTC.