Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 221700 - Catalog 2021/2022
Melanie McDonough, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3759, Melanie.McDonough@daytonastate.edu
Maggie Muszka, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-3080, Magdolna.Muszka@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Respiratory Care program is to provide a learning-centered, widely diverse, high quality education to empower individuals to meet the needs of the community.
Description:
This program provides training in the use of special equipment, medications and other diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who need temporary, emergency or long-term cardiopulmonary assistance. Students learn to administer medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, use positive pressure breathing machines, perform pulmonary drainage and clearance procedures, manage patient airways, perform pulmonary rehabilitation and home care, manage short and long term continuous mechanical ventilation and perform a variety of other special procedures.
Graduates are eligible to take the Respiratory Therapist multiple-choice exam and the clinical simulation exams of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), qualifying them for the credentials of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Program Accreditation: The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Committee on the Accreditation of Respiratory Care [CoARC], 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 [817] 283-2835. Outcomes data from the Annual Report of Current Status can be found at https://coarc.com/Students/Programmatic-Outcome-Data.aspx.
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Program Educational Outcomes: To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
Outcomes: (Program Goals)
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Perform entry-level skills competently as described by the scope of practice for Respiratory Care.
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Employ effective communication skills within the healthcare setting.
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Assemble a safe environment within the healthcare setting.
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Apply professional behaviors within a healthcare setting.
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Execute safe clinical decision making in respiratory care.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grants, loads and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the may Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
Approximate Additional Costs
Lab Fees: Program Specific RET Courses @ $610.60; Science Courses @ $138; Communication Course @ $50
Uniforms and Personal Equipment: $230
Textbook Estimate: $1,300
FDLE/FBI Background Screening: up to $180
Professional Memberships and Certifications: $500
Additional Admission Requirements
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This is a limited access program. Continuing enrollment approval will be required to enroll in the program specific courses based on a selection process after completing the General Education classes required.
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Students must have a standard high school diploma (or GED) and be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
Applicants starting in a Florida Public high school in 2003 or after and graduating from a Florida public high school with a standard high school diploma and active duty military are exempt from any placement testing. Those applicants that have successfully completed college level English and/or Math may be exempt from placement testing. All other applicants are required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and be at the 10th grade level for reading, language and arithmetic.
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Admissions into the program will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of both a drug screen and a background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Program specific courses and general education courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
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Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care program as outlined in the Respiratory Care student handbook, as well as the College Student handbook.
Additional Completion Requirements
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Completion of the following courses with a grade of 'C' or better is required before submitting a request for continuing enrollment: BSC1085C (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab), MAC1105 (College Algebra) and ENC1101 (Introduction to Composition). Completion of at least 25% of the degree requirement credits in residence at Daytona State College.
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Submit completed application for continuing enrollment to the School of Health Careers.
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Applications for continuing enrollment are accepted anytime during the year.
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Selection is made once per year based on the applicants cumulative GPA and successful completion of prerequisite and co-requisite courses. Applicants considered for continuing enrollment will be contacted for an interview. Interview criteria has been established using a point system and are as objective as possible. Admission criteria has been established using a point system and are as objective as possible. Attendance at a program information session is mandatory. Pre-registration is not required. A brief statement explaining your interest in Respiratory Care is required along with application paperwork.
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Applicants will need a 2.5 Cumulative GPA to apply for continuing enrollment. Applicants with cumulative GPA's of 3.5 or better and successful completion of all corequisite courses will be considered more favorably.
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Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for articulation into most BS Cardiopulmonary or Respiratory Care degree programs.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 27 Credits
General Education courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Communication Core (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (15 credits)
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
| RET1021 | Respiratory Care Introduction | 3 |
| RET1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1026C | Basic Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1264C | Advanced Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1265C | Mechanical Ventilation and Lab | 4 |
| RET1295 | Chest Medicine | 3 |
| RET1450 | Basic Physiologic Monitoring | 3 |
| RET1485 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| RET1874 | Clinical Respiratory Care I | 3 |
| RET1875 | Clinical Respiratory Care II | 4 |
| RET2244 | Life Support | 3 |
| RET2350 | Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology | 3 |
| RET2714 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RET2876 | Clinical Respiratory Care III | 4 |
| RET2934 | Respiratory Care Seminar | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
Year 1
1st Semester
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| RET1021 | Respiratory Care Introduction | 3 |
| RET1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1026C | Basic Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1485 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
2nd Semester
Summer Semester
| RET1450 | Basic Physiologic Monitoring | 3 |
| RET1874 | Clinical Respiratory Care I | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| MCB1010C | Microbiology and Lab | 4 |
| RET2876 | Clinical Respiratory Care III | 4 |
| RET2934 | Respiratory Care Seminar | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 76