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Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (AAS)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS
The University offers the A.A.S. Degree in Respiratory Therapy. The curriculum reflects high standards of professional
practice and incorporates guidelines from practice trends, professional organizations, and accrediting agencies.
Students develop the knowledge base and clinical competencies required to meet the health care needs of patients
with cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory Therapists treat patients along the age and health-care continuums--from
premature infants to the aged in critical care, acute care, rehabilitation, and home care settings. The Respiratory
Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Rd.,
Bedford, TX 76021-4244.
UDC recognizes the important connection between
student success and academic preparedness. Depending
on placement test scores and/or equivalent college course
work, students may be required to complete co-requisite
courses in English and math. Only credits earned for the
college-level portion of the co-requisite pairing count
towards degree completion requirements.
SEQUENCE OF STUDY
The required courses for the degree program are listed in suggested sequence on the reverse side of this document.
Students are expected to complete prerequisite and co-requisite courses as indicated.
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A Prerequisite is a requirement which must be completed prior to enrollment in a particular class. This can be a
placement test score or a course. For example, ENGL-111: English Composition I must be taken prior to ENGL-112:
English Composition II.
Co-requisite is a course that must be taken in the same semester. For example, APCT 104C: Introduction to
Applications of Computers Lecture must be taken along with APCT 105C: Introduction to Applications of
Computers Lab.
Course #
ENGL-015C
Title
English Fundamentals
Credits
3
ENGL-111C
English Composition I
3
MATH-015C
MATH-101C
Intro to Algebra
General College Math I
3
3
Grade
GUIDE TO SUBJECTS When registering for courses, use the
key below to search for courses by subject.
BIOL
CHEM
ENGL
FSEM
Biology
Chemistry
English
First Year Seminar
MATH
PSYC
RSPT
SOCY
Mathematics
Psychology
Respiratory
Sociology
RESPIRATORY THERAPY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
 Successful completion of pre-respiratory course requirements with a grade of ‘C’ or better and a
cumulative UDC-CC GPA of 2.5 or greater.
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 Submit a Respiratory Application by the First (1 ) Friday in March for the following Fall Semester.
Applications are available the first week of January in the Health Sciences office: 801 North Capitol
St., NE, Room 811, Washington, DC 20002 |Email: [email protected] | Phone: (202) 274-6167
 Perform a National Criminal Background Clearance check from Global Investigative Services (1700
Rockville Pike #230, Rockville, MD 20852 | (301) 589-0088 | www.gispi.com). Global will send your
background check directly to UDC-CC.
 Submit a copy of your 9-panel drug screen from Metro Labs (3422 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, DC
20001| (202) 234-1234).
 Submit a copy of your CPR Card. (Must be for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart
Association).
 Admission Exam. Students must take an admission exam as part of the application process. The
exam will be scheduled by a faculty member. Once the exam has been taken, Respiratory faculty will
interview and select students for enrollment and a letter of acceptance will be sent to students.
TRANSFER STUDENTS - In addition to the requirements above, transfer students must:
 Submit and have their official transcripts evaluated by UDC’s Office of Admissions prior to making
application to the clinical phase of the program.
 Complete at least one course at UDC-CC before making application to the clinical phase of the
program and have a UDC-CC GPA of 2.5 or greater.
The Respiratory Therapy Program is highly COMPETITIVE. The number of
students entering the program is limited to the number of clinical spots
available in any given semester. Students indicating respiratory therapy
as their desired major; but, who have not entered the clinical phase are
NOT OFFICIALLY in the Respiratory Program. Students accepted into the
program will receive a letter of acceptance to the clinical phase of the
program from the Respiratory Therapy Department. Students who have a
desire to enter the clinical phase of the program are recommended to do
the following:
 Do well in all science courses as the foundation of the respiratory
therapy profession rests on the theoretical and scientific knowledge.
 Maintain your grade point average (GPA) as high as possible as this is
one of the key indicators in the application process. While the
minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, it is advisable that students
maintain a much higher GPA.
 Do well in mathematics as a number of respiratory therapy courses
depend on a good knowledge of math.
 Do well in English with special emphasis on writing skills as a
Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the health care team and
thus the ability to express oneself in writing and speaking is critical to
the care of patients.
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Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.)
PREREQUISITE COURSES
Course #
Course Title
ENGL-111C
Credits
English Composition I
Semester
Grade
3
MATH-101C
BIOL-111C
BIOL-113C
BIOL-112C
BIOL-114C
FSEM-101C
General College Math I
3
Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture)*
3
Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab)*
1
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture)*
3
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab)*
1
First Year Seminar
1
Total Credit Hours:
15
FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER (This begins the professional/clinical phase of the program)
Course #
Course Title
Credits Semester Grade
Introduction to Health Sciences (may be
RSPT-170C
2
RSPT-171C
RSPT-173C
CHEM-105C
CHEM-106C
MATH 102C
taken prior to admission to program)
Principles & Practices of Respiratory Therapy I
Ventilation & Gas Exchange Physiology
Fundamentals of Chemistry (Lecture)
Fundamentals of Chemistry (Lab)
General College Math II
Total Credit Hours:
FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER
Course #
Course Title
Principles & Practice of Respiratory Therapy II
RSPT-172C
RSPT-274C
Acid-Base & Hemodynamic Physiology
RSPT-271C
Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology
ENGL-112C
English Composition II
Total Credit Hours:
FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER
Course #
Course Title
4
2
3
1
3
15
Semester
RSPT-269C
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
1
Total Credit Hours:
SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER
Course #
Course Title
RSPT-270C
Critical Care & Ventilator Management
RSPT-273C
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
RSPT-276C
Respiratory Disease Management
RSPT-280C
Respiratory Therapy Seminar I
PSYC or SOCY Psychology or Sociology Elective
Total Credit Hours:
SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER
Course #
Course Title
RSPT-277C
Adjunctive Respiratory Therapies
RSPT-278C
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Preceptorship
RSPT-290C
Respiratory Therapy Seminar II
BIOL-245C
Clinical Microbiology (Lecture)
BIOL-244C
Clinical Microbiology (Lab)
Total Credit Hours:
Prerequisites
Co-requisite CHEM-105C
MATH-101C
Credits
3
Co-requisite BIOL-111C
BIOL-111C; Co-requisite BIOL-114C
Co-requisite BIOL-112C
MATH-101C;Co-requisite CHEM-106C
Semester
Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
MATH-015C; Co-requisite BIOL-113C
RSPT-171C
Credits
4
3
3
3
13
RSPT-250C
Prerequisites
ENGL-015C or required score on
placement test
MATH-015C or placement test
Grade
Prerequisites
RSPT-171C & RSPT-173C
RSPT-171C, RSPT-173C, & CHEM-105/106C
RSPT-171C, RSPT-173C, & CHEM-105/106C
ENGL-111C
Grade
Prerequisites
RSPT-172C, RSPT-173C, RSPT-271C &
RSPT-274C; Co-requisite RSPT-269C
RSPT-250C & RSPT-274C; Co-requisite
RSPT-250C
4
Credits
4
3
3
1
3
14
Semester
Grade
Prerequisites
RSPT-250C & RSPT-274C
RSPT-250C & RSPT-274C
RSPT-250C & RSPT-274C
RSPT-250C & RSPT-274C
Credits
3
3
1
3
1
11
Semester
Grade
Prerequisites
RSPT-269, -270, -273, -276, & -280
RSPT-269, -270, -273, -276, & -280
RSPT-269, -270, -273, -276, & -280
BIOL-111C; Co-requisite BIOL-244C
Co-requisite BIOL-245C
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. Degree in Respiratory Therapy: 72
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