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2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Respiratory Care *, Associate of Science


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The Associate of Science degree program in Respiratory Care prepares students to become therapists in the field of respiratory care. Students apply scientific knowledge to practical problems of respiratory care and are qualified to assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.

Students can find employment in a variety of clinical settings. Students are qualified to work in the various specialty areas, such as pediatrics and neonatal, management and education. In addition, opportunities for advancement in areas such as supervision, education and equipment sales and marketing are available to the experienced, credentialed practitioner. Students are also qualified to provide care in patients’ homes, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and other health care facilities.

Students enrolled in this joint health care program attend classes at both Raritan Valley Community College and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey following a prepared curriculum approved by the two institutions.

*Upon completion of the first year with a minimum GPA, students must apply for selective admission to the clinical portion of the program.

Admission requirement(s): High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (not through correspondence) Algebra I, Lab Biology and Lab Chemistry. Completion of Basic Skills requirements and Intermediate Algebra. Please refer to the Admissions  section of this catalog.

Curriculum – A.S. Degree


Spring - Year 1


Summer - Year 2


  •  RESC - 102 Core Concepts of Respiratory Care 2 Credits 1
  •  RESC - 101 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care 4 Credits 1
  •  RESC - 121 Applied Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I 3 Credits 1
  •  RESC - 110 Clinical Practice 1 Credit 1 

Fall - Year 2


  • RESC - 250 Principles of Ventilatory Support 5 Credits 1
  • RESC - 211 Applied Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I 2 Credits 1
  • RESC - 214 Cardio Pharmacology 3 Credits 1
  • RESC - 230 Cardiopulmonary Evaluation 3 Credits 1
  • RESC - 120 Clinical Practice II 2 Credits

Spring - Year 2


  • RESC - 221 Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care 3 Credits 1
  • RESC - 212 Patient Management/Critical Care 3 Credits 1
  • RESC - 510 Long-Term, Home and Rehabilitative Care 3 Credits 1
  • RESC - 130 Clinical Practice III 3 Credits 1  

Total Credits 74


1 Indicates courses taken through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

2 Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education  list. 

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