Respiratory Therapy

Coordinator/Instructor:  Blakeman
Clinical Director/Instructor: Pratoomratana

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7 Semester Program for full-time students.  Part-time program also available.

One Associate of Science Degree and one Bachelor of Science in Health Science Degree are available (see Health Occupations Department section). Immediately upon deciding this major, please contact the Student Services office of the College of Technology at 208-282-2622.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml 

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.

Admission to Program

1.    Submit completed application for admission to Idaho State University College of Technology.

2a) Submit all official college or university transcripts (minimum GPA 2.5). If a student has 14 or more college or university academic credits, those will be used to calculate GPA instead of high school grades.

2b) Submit an official high school transcript or GED scores (minimum GPA 2.5)

3.    Job Shadowing--Complete a minimum of 12 hours of job shadowing in a respiratory therapy setting (please use form contained in application).

4.    Submit proof of current Health Care Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification. You must remain current throughout the program.

5.    The following prerequisite courses, or equivalents, must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in each course:

BIOL 2221,2221L Introduction to Microbiology, and Lab* 		4 cr
BIOL 3301,3301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab*     		4 cr
BIOL 3302,3302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab*     		4 cr
	(the 6 courses above satisfy Goals 4 and 5 via 12-credit rule)
CHEM 1101 	Introduction to General Chemistry 		3 cr
	OR
CHEM 1111,1111L	General Chemistry I, and Lab 			5 cr
COMM 1101 	Principles of Speech 				3 cr
	(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
ENGL 1101 	English Composition 				3 cr
	(contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
HO 0106 	Medical Terminology 				2 cr
	OR
HCA 2210	Medical Terminology and Communication		2 cr
MATH 1108 	Intermediate Algebra 				3 cr
	or sufficient ACT/Compass score
PSYC 1101 	Introduction to General Psychology** 		3 cr
	OR
SOC 1101 	Introduction to Sociology** 			3 cr
	OR
SOC 1102 	Social Problems** 				3 cr
	(each of the 3 courses above satisfies Goal 12)

*Collectively, these Biology courses satisfy Goals 4 and 5.
**Any one of these courses satisfies Goal 12.

Upon successful completion of the Respiratory Therapy Program, graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry-level examination to become Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT). They would then be eligible, and are encouraged,  to complete the NBRC advanced-level examination to become Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT).

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better, and complete all Biology, Health, and Respiratory Therapy courses with a “C” or better in each course to remain in the program.

Additional General Education and Other Courses:

BIOL 3301,3301L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab* 		4 cr
	OR
BIOL 3302,3302L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab* 		4 cr
ENGL 1102	Critical Reading and Writing 	 		3 cr
	(satisfies Goal 1)
Goal 3						 		3 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7, and 8 					6 cr
Two of Goals 9, 10 A or 10B, and 11 		  	  6 or 11 cr

*If not taken prior to admission--both 3301 and 3302 are required.

Respiratory Therapy Courses

RESP 2200,2200L	Introduction to Respiratory Care, and Lab	4 cr
RESP 2211 	Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Therapists 	2 cr
RESP 2214 	Introduction to Pulmonary Disease 		4 cr
RESP 2231 	Patient Assessment I 				2 cr
RESP 2232 	Patient Assessment II 				2 cr
RESP 2280 	Case Management I 				2 cr
RESP 3301,3301L	Mechanical Ventilators, and Lab			4 cr
RESP 3310 	Case Management II 				2 cr
RESP 3320 	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures I 	5 cr
RESP 3325 	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures II 	3 cr
RESP 3330 	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures III	5 cr
RESP 3335 	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures IV	5 cr
						 TOTAL:  87 to 94 cr

Courses

RESP 2200 Introduction to Respiratory Care 3 credits. Introduction to the care of pulmonary patients. Focus on skills required and methods used to manage cardiopulmonary problems. Includes clinical practice of procedures and skills. PREREQ: HCA 1110 and HCA 2210. COREQ: RESP 2200L. F

RESP 2200L Introduction to Respiratory Care Lab 1 credit.  Introduction to the care of pulmonary patients utilizing skills and methods required to manage cardiopulmonary problems. PREREQ:  CPR Healthcare Provider course,; HO 0106; and acceptance into RESP program. COREQ: RESP 2200.  F

RESP 2211 Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Therapists 2 credits. Study of therapeutic drug administration for respiratory therapists.  Special emphasis on safety issues, sources of drug information, and application to respiratory care practice. PREREQ: PSCI 3315. COREQ: RESP 2200. F, S

RESP 2214 Introduction to Pulmonary Disease 4 credits. Integrated approach to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the cardiopulmonary system. Comparison of normal and abnormal function. Emphasis on cardiopulmonary functions that are frequently measured to monitor patient status. Includes clinical practice of procedures and skills. PREREQ: RESP 2200, BIOL 3301, BIOL 3301L, BIOL 3302 and BIOL 3302L. S

RESP 2231 Patient Assessment I 2 credits. Holistic approach to assessment of adult and pediatric patients in subacute/homecare settings.  Special emphasis on assessment of the cardiopulmonary function. PREREQ: RESP 2200 and RESP 2214. Su

RESP 2232 Patient Assessment II 2 credits. Holistic approach to assessment of adult and pediatric patients in acute care settings. Special emphasis on assessment of the cardiopulmonary function. PREREQ: RESP 2231. F, S

RESP 2280 Case Management I 2 credits. Holistic approach to the management of adult and pediatric patients in sub-acute settings. Special emphasis on management of cardiopulmonary problems. PREREQ: RESP 2211 and RESP 2214. F

RESP 2296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

RESP 2298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

RESP 3301 Mechanical Ventilators 3 credits. Exploration of operational characteristics of critical care, home care, transport, and neonatal ventilators. Includes clinical practice of procedures and skills. PREREQ: RESP 2200.  COREQ:  RESP 2214 and RESP 3301L. S

RESP 3301L Mechanical Ventilators Lab 1 credit. Lab performance and proficiency testing with equipment, concepts and techniques related to providing advanced care and managing cardiopulmonary problems of pulmonary patients. PREREQ: RESP 2200 and RESP 2200L. COREQ: RESP 3301. S

RESP 3310 Case Management II 2 credits. Holistic approach to the management of adult and pediatric patients in acute care settings. Special emphasis on management of cardiopulmonary problems. PREREQ: RESP 2280. F, S

RESP 3320 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures I 5 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the sub-acute setting. PREREQ: RESP 2230 and RESP 2280. S

RESP 3325 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures II 3 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the acute setting. PREREQ: RESP 3320. Su

RESP 3330 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures III 5 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the acute setting. PREREQ: RESP 2235. F

RESP 3335 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures IV 5 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the acute and intensive care settings. PREREQ: RESP 3330. S

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: March 2012