BSRT Plan of Study

• RSP 300 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (3 hrs)
• RSP 330 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Lab (1 hr) 
• RSP 301 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs)
• RSP 302 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3 hrs) 
• RSP 303 Patient Assessment (3 hrs)
• RSP 333 Patient Assessment Lab (1 hr)
• RSP 351 Clinical Practice I (1 hr)

Total Semester Credits: 15 hours

• RSP 304 Cardiopulmonary Diseases & Diagnostics (3 hrs)
• RSP 306 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation (3 hrs)
• RSP 356 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation Lab (1 hr)
• RSP 410 Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare  (3 hrs)
• CHHS 411 Research and Evaluation Methods in Human Services  (3 hrs)
• RSP 352 Clinical Practice II (2 hrs) 

Total Semester Credits: 15 hours

• RSP 402 Advanced Techniques in Mechanical Ventilation (3 hrs)
• RSP 307 Advanced Critical Care Management (3 hrs)
• RSP 309 Advanced Critical Care Management Lab (1 hr)
• RSP 308 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (3 hrs)
• RSP 401 Evidence-Based Practice in Respiratory Care (3 hrs)
• RSP 353 Clinical Practice III (2 hrs)

Total Semester Credits: 15 hours

• RSP 412 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care (3 hrs)
• RSP 403 Healthcare Management and Leadership (3 hrs)
• RSP 470 Capstone Project (3 hrs)
• RSP 320 Exam and Career Preparation (3 hrs)
• RSP 454 Clinical Practice IV (3 hrs)

Total Semester Credits: 15 hours

Degree Credit Total: 60 Hours

Student progression in the program is contingent upon the following:

• Students must maintain at least a 2.50 overall GPA and a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) in all core courses.
• Students found to have been in violation of the university’s Academic Honor Code will be subject to disciplinary action as set forth in the current Code of Student Life.
• Students found to be in violation of the Respiratory Therapy Program Policies outlined in the Student Handbook will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program.
• Students found to be in violation of the American Association for Respiratory Care’s Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program.

Because many of the required courses are sequential and have prerequisites, it is vital for students to complete them successfully in the proper sequence. In addition to university studies requirements and Respiratory Therapy requirements, students must take elective courses to satisfy the university requirement of a minimum of 120 hours.