Download Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
(800) 432-2266 or (540) 665-4581
[email protected]
http://www.su.edu
Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care
Northern Virginia Campus
Main Campus
44160 Scholar Plaza,
Leesburg, VA 20176
(540) 545-7356
1460 University Drive,
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-4581
Fall entry only
Fall entry only
WHY RESPIRATORY CARE AT SU? The mission of the Shenandoah University Respiratory Care program is to prepare and
educate its students to become exemplary health care providers in the field of respiratory care. The curriculum employs the
standards instituted by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and provides students with an
atmosphere that promotes critical thinking and the ability to develop the knowledge and skills essential to become an integral
member of the health care team. This program prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level
respiratory care positions in a variety of diverse settings.
The Division of Respiratory Care is currently revising the curriculum and is proposing changes that if approved, will
change the program from 3 semesters to an accelerated 4 semester track, increasing the length of the program from 12
months to 16 months. The changes are necessary to meet upcoming accreditation changes as well as to include the best
learning opportunities for our students.
ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT: Admission to this program is available for the fall semester only at the Main Campus in
Winchester, VA and at the Northern Virginia Campus in Leesburg, VA. Shenandoah University operates on rolling admissions
but applicants are encouraged to apply early.
APPLICANT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Meet all requirements for admission to Shenandoah University
- Complete science, general education prerequisites, and overall coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5
o Science courses must have been completed within the last 10 years to be eligible for transfer credit
- Completion of 75% of all prerequisite coursework for provisional admission; 100% completion prior to the start of
classes
- A total of 76 credits must be completed prior to enrolling in the Respiratory Care program
REQUIRED PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK
Course Title
Credit Hours
General Chemistry w/ lab
Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab
Anatomy & Physiology II w/ lab
Intro. to Microbiology
w/ lab
General Physics w / lab
Domain 1 – Written and Oral Communication
Domain 2 – Artistic Expression
Domain 3 – Quantitative Reasoning
Domain 5 – Moral Reasoning
Domain 6 – Individual in Society
Domain 7 – Individual in the World
Choice Domain
Free Electives
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(6)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(32)
Notes
* Additional requirements upon admission to the
program consist of a current physical examination,
current immunizations, a criminal background check,
random urine drug screens, and current American
Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Provider.
General education requirement is waived with an
approved Associates of Arts, Associates of Science,
Associates of Arts & Science, or any Bachelor’s
degree.
Updated 08/2016
Respiratory Care
Three Semester Track
CURRICULUM PLAN
* Please review the Shenandoah University website for any changes to the curriculum or requirements.
Course Title
1st SEMESTER - Fall
Respiratory Health & Disease I
Cardiorespiratory Physiology
Methods of Respiratory Care
Applied Respiratory Care I
Credit Hours
Course #
(3)
(3)
(4)
(5)
15
RC 404
RC 410
RC 411
RC 414
(3)
(4)
(3)
(5)
15
RC 406
RC 408
RC 421
RC 424
(3)
RC 305
RC 351
RC 423
RC 434
Total Respiratory Care Credits:
(3)
(2)
(6)
14
44
Total Credits for Bachelor’s:
120
2nd SEMESTER – Spring
Respiratory Health & Disease II
Mechanical Ventilatory Support
Methods of Respiratory Care II
Applied Respiratory Care II
3rd SEMESTER - Summer
Foundations of Neonatal/Pediatric
Respiratory Care
Advanced Techniques of Adult Critical Care
Respiratory Care Seminar
Clinical Practices III
* Students are required to have 120 total credits (from General Education, Prerequisite, and Respiratory courses) to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in
Respiratory Care degree. This program is completed full-time and in sequence. If a course must be repeated, the student will need to sit out for a year until the
course is offered once again.
Typical 1st Semester Class Schedule (Fall 2016 subject to change):
Monday
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday first 6 weeks
8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Labs)
Tuesday last 10 weeks
6:45 am – 3:15 pm (Clinicals in local area hospitals)
Wednesday
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Thursday first 6 weeks
8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Labs)
Thursday last 10 weeks
6:45 am – 3:15 pm (Clinicals in local area hospitals)
Friday
8:30 – 11:30 (Lab only)
Updated 08/2016