Curriculum Overview
Courses in the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate the needs of employed practitioners. Students should be aware that the curriculum requires a large amount of independent study. Consequently, discipline, motivation, and organization are essential elements for success.
The professional curriculum of the full-time track of the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours for completion. It is designed to be completed in three semesters: summer, fall and spring.
Current Degree Plan
The following 30 hours of courses are required to be completed by all students in the full-time track of the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program.
Summer Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHPI 33103 | Multicultural Health | 3 |
| RESP 43303 | Research and Evaluation | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISHP 43033 | Healthcare Systems in America | 3 |
| RESP 42402 | Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis or | 2 |
| RESP 42502 | Integration Project | 2 |
| RESP 43403 | Critical Care Practices1 or | 3 |
| RESP 43603 | Special Topics in Acute Respiratory Syndromes | 3 |
| RESP 41401 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 1 |
| RESP 42571 | Literature Review | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
1 A portion or full course may be waived with documentation of appropriate certification, credential or clinical experience. In such cases, a separate, approved, individual learning plan or an additional approved course worth three semester credit hours must be substituted. Contact the program for details.
Spring Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISHP 4700V | Directed Study in Professional Practice | 4 |
| RESP 41461 | Foundations of Respiratory Care Education | 1 |
| RESP 42441 | Scholarship Project | 1 |
| RESP 43553 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| RESP 44503 | Disease Management | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Summer | 6 |
| Fall | 12 |
| Spring | 12 |
| Total | 30 |
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 full-time track of the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement 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.