Visit the Respiratory Therapy page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy consists of comprehensive classroom and clinical curricula that prepares students for matriculation into the BS Science in Respiratory Therapy Program. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical laboratory experiences, and extensive clinical rotations, students gain proficiency in basic respiratory care. Obtaining the AAS does not allow students to sit for the NBRC board exams.
Matriculation Requirements
1. Complete the following coursework:
- College English
- Quantitative Literacy
- Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
- College Biology with lab (5 credits)
- Chemistry (4 credits)
- Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits)
- Human Physiology with lab (4 credits)
- Survey of Respiratory Therapy
Note: Must pass all general education and pre-requisite courses with a minimum of a “C” grade or higher
2. Complete the Test of Academic Skills (TEAS)
3. Submit Application Fee and Application
4. Personal Interview: All candidates will be screened, and those deemed to meet or exceed basic application requirements will be invited for an interview. This interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program, as students will compete with all other applicants for matriculation into a cohort. Applicants must bring a photo ID to the interview.
5. Other Determining Factors
- Prior healthcare experience (preferred but not required)
- Discipline for academic performance
- Successful completion of a background check
- Drug Screen
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| RESP 1540 | Survey of Respiratory Therapy | 1 |
| 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra | |
| Introduction to Statistics | |
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra | |
| College Algebra | |
PSY 1010
| General Psychology
or Human Development Life Span | 3 |
ENGL 1010
| Introduction to Academic Writing
or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 10 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 12 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| ZOOL 2320 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ZOOL 2325 | Human Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 4 |
| Semester 4 |
|---|
| ZOOL 2420 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ZOOL 2425 | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 2060 | Microbiology for Health Professions | 3 |
| MICR 2065 | Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 8 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Semester 5 |
|---|
| RESP 2145 | Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Lab | 3 |
| RESP 2210 | Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| RESP 2230 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I | 2 |
| RESP 2250 | Basic Patient Assessment | 2 |
| RESP 2300 | Fundamentals of Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 2520 | Principles of Pharmacology | 2 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester 6 |
|---|
| RESP 2165 | Mechanical Ventilation Lab | 1 |
| RESP 2270 | Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics | 3 |
| RESP 2320 | Mechanical Ventilation I | 3 |
| RESP 2705 | Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| RESP 2420 | Critical Thinking in Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RESP 2715 | Specialty Clinical Experiences | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Semester 7 |
|---|
| RESP 2330 | Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review | 1 |
| RESP 2725 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 4 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 66 |
