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 significant amount of independent study. Consequently, discipline, motivation and organization are essential for success.
The professional curriculum of the part-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 five semesters: fall, spring, and summer of the first academic year, followed by fall and spring of the second academic year.
Current Degree Plan
The following 30 hours of courses are required to be completed by all students in the part-time track of the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program.
Year One Fall
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 6 |
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.
Year One Spring
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 43553 | Leadership and Management1 | 3 |
| RESP 44503 | Disease Management | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
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.
Year One Summer
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISHP 33103 | Multicultural Health | 3 |
| RESP 43303 | Research and Evaluation | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Year Two Fall
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISHP 43033 | Healthcare Systems in America | 3 |
| RESP 42571 | Literature Review | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Year Two Spring
| 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 |
| Total | 6 |
Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Year One Fall | 6 |
| Year One Spring | 6 |
| Year One Summer | 6 |
| Year Two Fall | 6 |
| Year Two Spring | 6 |
| 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.