2006-2007 CCBC College Catalog

Respiratory Care Therapist
A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science)

Admission Requirements: Credits
____BIOL 109 Anatomy and Physiology 4
____ENGL 101 College Composition I (Gen. Ed.) 3
____CHEM 107/108 Fundamentals of Chemistry and Lab (Gen.Ed.) 4
     
General Education Requirements:   
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
____SOCL 141 Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 or
____HIST 120 Ethnicity American Dream 3
____MATH 135 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3
____PSYC 103 Principles of Human Growth and Development 3
____CINS 101 Introduction to Computers 3
Total General Education and Admissions Requirements 26
   
Program Requirements:   
___HLTH 101 Wellness and Health 3
___ENGL 102 College Composition II 3
FIRST YEAR    
Fall Semester    
____RESP 102 Basic Respiratory Care 4
   
Spring Semester  
____RESP 103 Therapeutics and Pathology 3
____RESP 104 Clinical Practicum I 3
   
SECOND YEAR  
Summer Semester  
____RESP 200 Clinical Practicum II 2
   
Fall Semester  
____RESP 201 Specialized Assessment of Oxygenation and Ventilation 3
____RESP 202 Principles of Ventilator Management 4
____RESP 203 Clinical Practicum III 5
       
Spring Semester  
____RESP 204 Advanced Principles and Practices of Respiratory Care 4
____RESP 205 Respiratory Care Specialties 3
____RESP 206 Clinical Practicum IV 5
Total Program Requirements 42
Total Number of Credits Required for Degree 68

 

Program Description:
Respiratory care is a life-supporting, life-enhancing profession practiced under qualified medical direction. Respiratory care services provided to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma and heart disease include diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Patient, family, and public education are central to the mission of the profession. Respiratory care services are provided in all health care facilities and in the home.

Program accreditation is provided by the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care. Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.) examinations. The N.B.R.C. has contracted with the State of Maryland to provide state credentialing.

Classroom and laboratory instruction is taught at CCBC Essex. Clinical experience is obtained at a variety of clinical sites in the Baltimore area. The program is full time and is generally conducted during daytime hours. Students are strongly encouraged to complete as many of the General Education requirements as possible before enrolling in the program.

Admission
Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is competitive and selective and is based on published criteria. Information about admissions processes for the programs in the School of health Professions and the Selective Admissions Application form are available in the Office of Selective Admissions in Room J-101 on the Essex Campus or by calling 410-780-6112. This information is also available I the Admissions or Records and Registration office on each campus. Students who are currently enrolled at the college must file an intent form to be considered for the program. Applicants must have grades of “C” or better in high school biology, chemistry, and algebra I. Candidates not meeting this requirement may seek alternatives from the Admissions office. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all respiratory care therapist and science courses in order to continue and complete the program.

School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and may be asked to submit to a criminal background check and random urine drug testing.

 

Program Coordinator: 

CCBC Essex Barbara Schenk
410-780-6760
bschenk@ccbcmd.edu