Program Overview

Department of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science

The Department of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science offers various programs, including the Respiratory Care Dual Degree program.

Academics

The department provides academic programs such as:

• Respiratory Care Bachelor's Degree
• Respiratory Care Dual Degree
  • Curriculum
  • Eligibility and Requirements
  • Costs and Financial Aid
  • How to Apply
• Respiratory Care Degree Advancement
• Respiratory Care METC
• International Degree Advancement Program

Career Paths

Career paths available to graduates of the department's programs include:

• Respiratory Therapist
• Cardiovascular Sonography
• Diagnostic Ultrasound and Vascular Technology
• Nuclear Medicine Technology

Research

The department is involved in research, including the BREATHE Lab.

About

The department has a faculty and staff, and a history of providing education in respiratory care and diagnostic science.

Respiratory Care Dual Degree

The Respiratory Care Dual Degree program has the following eligibility and requirements:

• Overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for college coursework
• Individual course grade of no less than "C" on each prerequisite course
• At least 30 credit hours
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care
• Transfer credits must come from a regionally accredited educational program
• Prerequisites:
  • Human anatomy (lab recommended)
  • Human physiology (lab recommended)
  • Microbiology (lab recommended)
  • Chemistry
  • Algebra
  • English composition I and II
  • Oral communication
  • Humanities (2 courses)
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Technology Requirements

Students in the program must have a reliable computer and home broadband internet access is recommended.

English Language Proficiency

All students in the respiratory care program are required to have a strong command of the English language and must meet the communication component of the technical standards to effectively communicate critical information to other health professionals and to the patient.