Curriculum Overview
The full-time track of the On-Campus Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and takes two years to complete.
Current Degree Plan
The following 60 semester credit hours are required in the full-time track of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program:
Year One Fall
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 31131 | Equipment and Techniques I Laboratory | 1 |
| RESP 31151 | Basic Assessment and Diagnosis Laboratory | 1 |
| RESP 31161 | Pharmacology I | 1 |
| RESP 31171 | Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
| RESP 33143 | Basic Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| RESP 34104 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| RESP 34134 | Equipment and Techniques I | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Year One Spring
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 31281 | Pulmonary Function Testing | 1 |
| RESP 32232 | Equipment and Techniques II Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 32262 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| RESP 33203 | Equipment and Techniques II | 3 |
| RESP 33273 | Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Care | 3 |
| RESP 34204 | Cardio-Respiratory Disorders | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Year One Summer
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 4331 | Evidence Based Medicine | 3 |
| RESP 31301 | Pharmacology II | 1 |
| RESP 32302 | Clinical Internship I | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
Year Two Fall
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 41401 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 1 |
| RESP 42402 | Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis | 2 |
| RESP 42432 | Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care | 2 |
| RESP 43403 | Critical Care Practices | 3 |
| RESP 44454 | Clinical Practicum III | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
Year Two Spring
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 41461 | Foundations of Respiratory Care Education | 1 |
| RESP 42552 | Respiratory Care Seminar | 2 |
| RESP 43553 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| RESP 43563 | Clinical Internship II | 3 |
| RESP 44503 | Disease Management | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Year One Fall | 15 |
| Year One Spring | 15 |
| Year One Summer | 6 |
| Year Two Fall | 12 |
| Year Two Spring | 12 |
| Total | 60 |
Course Completion Requirements
All professional courses must be completed with a grade of C or better in order to progress to the next semester or to graduate, if it occurs in the last semester of the program.
Interprofessional Education
All students in the UAMS College of Health Professions must complete all Interprofessional Education activities.
Program Completion Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to complete the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program.
- Pass all required courses in the program with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Complete Interprofessional Education requirements.
Textbooks
The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with Arkansas Code Annotated section 6-60-601.