Respiratory Therapy

Semester Program
Coordinator/Instructor: Swope
 
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 

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 221,221L	Introduction to Microbiology, and Lab*		4 cr
BIOL 301,301L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab*    		4 cr
	  OR
BIOL 302,302L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab*    		4 cr
CHEM 101	Introduction to General Chemistry		3 cr
	  OR
CHEM 111	General Chemistry I				5 cr
COMM 101	Principles of Speech				3 cr
ENGL 101	English Composition				3 cr
HO 105		Introduction to Allied Health Careers		2 cr
HO 106		Medical Terminology				2 cr
HO 107		Medical Law and Ethics				3 cr
HO 208		Introduction to Pathology			3 cr
HO 209		Principles of Drugs and Their Uses		3 cr
MATH 108	Intermediate Algebra				3 cr
		or sufficient ACT/Compass score
PSYC 101	Introduction to General Psychology**		3 cr
	  OR
SOC 101		Introduction to Sociology**			3 cr
	  OR
SOC 102		Social Problems**				3 cr

*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 301,301L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab*		4 cr
	  OR
BIOL 302,302L	Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab*		4 cr
ENGL 102	Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 1)		3 cr
MATH 253	Introduction to Statistics (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 301 and 302 are required.

Respiratory Therapy Courses

RESP 200	Introduction to Respiratory Care		4 cr
RESP 211	Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Therapists	2 cr
RESP 214	Introduction to Pulmonary Disease		4 cr
RESP 231	Patient Assessment I				2 cr
RESP 232	Patient Assessment II				2 cr
RESP 280	Case Management I				2 cr
RESP 301	Mechanical Ventilators				4 cr
RESP 310	Case Management II				2 cr
RESP 320	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures I	5 cr
RESP 325	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures II	3 cr
RESP 330	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures III	5 cr
RESP 335	Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures IV	5 cr
        					 TOTAL:  65 or 71 cr  

Courses

RESP 200 Introduction to Respiratory Care and Lab 4 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 110 and HCA 210. F

RESP 211 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 315. COREQ: RESP 200. F, S

RESP 214 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 200, BIOL 301, BIOL 301L, BIOL 302 and BIOL 302L. S

RESP 231 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 200 and RESP 214. Su

RESP 232 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 231. F, S

RESP 280 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 211 and RESP 214. F

RESP 301 Mechanical Ventilators 4 credits. Exploration of operational characteristics of critical care, home care, transport, and neonatal ventilators. Includes clinical practice of procedures and skills. PREREQ: RESP 200 and RESP 214. S

RESP 310 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 280. F, S

RESP 320 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures I 5 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the sub-acute setting. PREREQ: RESP 230 and RESP 280. S

RESP 325 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures II 3 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the acute setting. PREREQ: RESP 320. Su

RESP 330 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures III 5 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the acute setting. PREREQ: RESP 232 and RESP 310. F

RESP 335 Clinical Practice of Therapeutic Procedures IV 5 credits. Focus on conducting respiratory care in the acute and intensive care settings. PREREQ: RESP 330. S

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: July 2007