Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Respiratory Care
Program Notes:
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses
required within the program.
- + indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites.
- Students with other related health care experiences, not listed on the following Program Prerequisites options, may request an evaluation for course competency equivalence through the Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) by calling 480.731.8924.
Admission Criteria:
- Formal application and admission to the program is required
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR card
Program Prerequisites Credits: 13.0 - 18.5
| Required Courses |
|
Credits |
| BIO160LL+ |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - Lecture/Lab |
4.0 |
| CRE101+ |
Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR |
|
| CRE111+ |
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) or Equivalent by Assessment |
3.0 |
| ENG101+ |
First-Year Composition |
3.0 |
| MAT122+ |
Intermediate Algebra (3) or Satisfactory completion of a higher level math course |
3.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
13.0 |
Note: Students must also select one of the following 2 options:
Option I
Completion of an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree
in a health science discipline from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community College District.
Option II
| Required Courses |
|
Credits |
| HCC130 |
Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3) OR |
|
| HCC130AA |
Health Care Today (0.5) and |
|
| HCC130AB |
Workplace Behavior in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
| HCC130AC |
Personal Wellness & Safety (0.5) and |
|
| HCC130AD |
Community/Teamwork Issues in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
| HCC130AE |
Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
| HCC130AF |
Decision Making in Health Care (0.5) |
3.0 |
| HCC109 |
CPR for the Health Care Provider or Equivalent |
0.5 |
| HCC146 |
Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers |
2.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
5.5 |
| Required Courses |
|
Credits |
| BIO205+ |
Microbiology (4) OR |
|
| RES200+ |
Microbiology for Respiratory Care (4) |
4.0 |
| CHM130LL+* |
Fundamental Chemistry - Lecture/Lab or Equivalent |
4.0 |
| HCC164+ |
Pharmacology for Allied Health |
0.5 |
| HCC200+ |
Basic Client Care for Allied Health |
0.5 |
| HCC204+ |
Clinical Pathophysiology |
3.0 |
| HCC208+ |
Health Care Leadership |
1.0 |
| NCE173+ |
LPN – Venipuncture |
1.0 |
| RES130+ |
Respiratory Care Fundamentals I - Lecture/Lab |
5.0 |
| RES133+ |
Respiratory Care Clinical Seminar |
3.0 |
| RES134+ |
Advanced Respiratory Care Pharmacology |
2.0 |
| RES136+ |
Applied Biophysics for Respiratory Care |
3.0 |
| RES140 |
Respiratory Care Fundamentals II - Lecture/Lab |
5.0 |
| RES142+ |
Respiratory Care Clinical II |
3.0 |
| RES220+ |
Respiratory Care Fundamentals III - Lecture/Lab |
5.0 |
| RES226+ |
Respiratory Care Clinical III |
3.0 |
| RES230+ |
Respiratory Care Fundamentals IV - Lecture/Lab |
4.0 |
| RES232+ |
Respiratory Care Clinical IV/TD
| 3.0 |
| RES240+ |
Respiratory Physiology |
3.0 |
| RES270+ |
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care |
2.0 |
| RES280+ |
Respiratory Care Review |
2.0 |
| RES291+ |
Respiratory Care Advanced Life Support |
2.0 |
| RES297+ |
Respiratory Care Seminar |
2.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
61.0 |
| Required Courses |
Credits |
General Education Requirements |
| ENG102+ |
First-Year Composition (3) OR |
|
| ENG111+ |
Technical Writing (3) |
3.0 |
| COM100 |
Introduction to Communication (3) OR |
|
| COM110 |
Interpersonal Communication (3) |
3.0 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3.0 |
| ANY |
Humanities and Fine Arts course** |
2.0 - 3.0 |
| Total Credits |
11.0 - 12.0 |
NOTE: + Prerequisites and/or co requisites required.
NOTE: * Meets General Education requirements.
NOTE: ** Course must be on the approved list of courses to meet the
AAS degree General Education Requirements. |