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2020-2021 Catalog

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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Respiratory Care, AAS

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http://respiratory.highline.edu

Learning outcomes

Perform tasks and skills necessary for fulfilling the role of an entry level respiratory therapist, using equipment basic to the profession.
Perform respiratory assessment using critical-thinking skills.
Identify pathology and etiology of respiratory disorders and the relationship to oxygenation and ventilation.
Interpret and use information (medical charts, acquisition and analysis system information) to draw reasonable conclusions and provide safe therapy.
Identify and use a wide variety of research sources as applied to respiratory care.
Apply the skills necessary to work in a multicultural world as a medical professional.
Communicate in English both orally and in writing in a clear and organized manner to persuade, inform and convey ideas.

Requirements

Prerequisites

Each of the following prerequisite courses require a minimum 2.7 GPA:

1. Every student is required to complete

BIOL& 175 - Human Biology with Lab

2. Students must complete one additional science course selected from the list below:

3. Every student is required to complete a computation requirement. Students must select from the list below:

4. Every student is required to complete an English requirement. Students must select from the list below:

5. Every student is required to complete a Human Relations requirement. Students must select from the list below:

Total Prerequisites: 25

Important notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Students must achieve a minimum 2.5 grade in each core class.
Talk to a faculty adviser about specific course sequencing.
AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
Some classes are offered in self-paced, lab setting.
This program is currently offered on a full-time basis only.
Students must carry liability and personal accident insurance with payment due during the first and fourth quarters of the program. Maintenance of CPR certification is required throughout the course of the program.
Taking courses outside of the specified program is extremely challenging due to heavy load and irregular schedule.
The program is fully accredited by he Commission on Acreditation for Respiratory Care. See accreditation statement.

Special Note: See other important program updates and student requirements on the Respiratory Care website - http://respiratory.highline.edu

Specific Requirements

Professional-Technical Core Courses

Total Core Credits: 89

Supporting Courses

Each of the prerequisite courses require a minimum 2.5 GPA while the remaining support courses require a minimum 2.0 GPA and can be taken within the program of study: