Respiratory Therapy, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

Prerequisites

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

ITSC 1309Integrated Software Applications I

3

HPRS 1204Basic Health Profession Skills

2

Core Mathematics Core Elective

3

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
RSPT 1329Respiratory Care Fundamentals I

3

RSPT 1260Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

2

RSPT 1213Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology

2

ENGL 1302Composition II

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
RSPT 1331Respiratory Care Fundamentals II

3

RSPT 2210Cardiopulmonary Disease

2

RSPT 1261Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

2

SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

OR

SPCH 1321Business and Professional Communication

3

CHEM 1406Basic Chemistry

4

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
RSPT 2314Mechanical Ventilation

3

RSPT 2161Clinical

1

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
RSPT 2260Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

2

RSPT 2353Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care

3

BIOL 2420Microbiology for Health Sciences

4

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
RSPT 2261Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

2

RSPT 2230Respiratory Care Exam Preparation

2

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 66

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.