Respiratory Care - AAS

Fall First Year:

• BIO 140W - Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 5

• BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  or BIO 240  and BIO 241  can be taken in place of BIO 140W  

• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

• ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C  or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111  

• HSC 105 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2
• RT 100 - Basic Sciences for Respiratory Care Credits: 2

Winter First Year:

• ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3

• ENG 112  can be taken in place of  ENG 113 

• LW 221W - Fitness and Wellness Credits: 2

• LW 220W  and any 1 credit LWA course; or any 2 credit LW course can be taken in place of LW 221W  

• POL 105W - American Politics with Project Credits: 4

• POL 103W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , , , , , ,  or  can be taken in place of  

• PSY 211W - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 4

• , ,  or  can be taken in place of  

Fall First Year Clinical:

• RT 117 - Basic Respiratory Care I Credits: 3
• RT 118 - Basic Respiratory Care II Credits: 3
• RT 121 - Orientation to RC Credits: 2
• RT 126 - Clinical Education I Credits: 3
• RT 131 - Artificial Airway Care and Manual Ventilation Credits: 2

Winter First Year Clinical:

• RT 132 - Adult Ventilatory Care Credits: 3
• RT 135 - Diagnostics and Special Procedures Credits: 4
• RT 146 - Clinical Education II Credits: 6
• RT 149 - Clinical Ed 2 Seminar Credits: 1

Spring First Year Clinical:

• RT 150 - Cardiovascular Evaluation and Monitoring Credits: 3

Fall Second Year Clinical:

• RT 207 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Credits: 3
• RT 212 - Advanced Ventilator Management Credits: 2
• RT 214 - Seminar I Credits: 1
• RT 216 - Rehabilitation and Home Care Credits: 1
• RT 226 - Clinical Education III Credits: 6
• RT 229 - Clinical Education 3 Seminar Credits: 1
• RT 231 - Maternal and Neonatal Respiratory Care Credits: 2

Winter Second Year Clinical:

• RT 211 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology Credits: 3
• RT 234 - Seminar II Credits: 1
• RT 240 - Advanced Respiratory Care Pharmacology Credits: 3
• RT 244 - Optional Rotation/Special Project Credits: 1
• RT 246 - Comprehensive Clinical Education Credits: 8

Total Credits: 87

Notations

1. Prerequisite qualifications for validation are: high school graduate or GED equivalent; be admitted to Delta College; provide transcripts from high school and all other colleges attended; and completion of  with a "C" (2.0) minimum grade and  &   must be completed with a "B" (3.0)
2. Completion of ,  &   are required for Validation. It is strongly recommended that , , , , &  be completed prior to the clinical experience.  , , ,  , , , , &  are required for the Associate Degree.
3.  has a prerequisite math requirement that Algebra must have been taken within the past 5 years.
4.  may include a required job shadow experience to become validated. This may require that students complete an online training session, have proof of a negative TB tine test and other supporting documentation before gaining access to the agency.
5. A maximum of 15 students will be accepted each Fall Semester for Respiratory Care courses from qualified students who have been assigned a "semester and year of validation." You will be placed on this list only after successfully completing the prerequisite qualifications and submitting a "Validation Application" to the Registrar's Office. See Validation Procedures in this catalog for the required procedures.
6. After you receive notification of acceptance into clinicals for the Fall Semester, you must have a complete physical examination including a negative TB test by the first week of the Fall semester.
7. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, students should plan for the following expenses during clinical semesters: immunizations & CPR certification to meet health requirements, background check, drug screen, ACEMAPP, appropriate laboratory and clinic attire including shoes, protective eyewear, name tags, providing your own transportation to and from clinical sites, possible parking fees, purchase two Self-Assessment Exams (total cost approximately $150), and and fees for state licensure and the national board exam. Also, students will be required to attend one Michigan Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC) seminar in the second year of the program. You are responsible for paying the cost of any medical care that might be necessary if you are injured or become ill as a result of clinical practice activities.  The College does not provide insurance coverage for such situations.
8. RT courses are offered day hours only and generally must be taken together in the sequence shown. You must achieve a minimum “C” (2.0) grade in each RT course to be eligible to continue in the Program.
9. Admission to and continuance in the Program is contingent upon your compliance with all policies contained in the Respiratory Care Student handbook. Reentry into the program is outlined in the handbook and is based on available seating within the program.
10. If you have prior respiratory therapy work experience, you may be eligible to waive or receive equivalent credit for some RT courses.
11. Also see “.”