Respiratory Therapy, BS
Program Description
A Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy consists of comprehensive classroom and clinical curricula that prepare students for the credentialing exam offered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). The NBRC is the credentialing arm of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). Successful completion of the curriculum and the credentialing exam certifies students as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and enables them to apply for licensure in their state of residence. Employment opportunities with health care providers range from home health and hospice to neonatal, pediatric, and adult intensive care units in Utah Tech University's (Utah Tech) service area and across the country.
Licensure
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care examinations under the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Initial Accreditation Status, to become credentialed as National Board for Respiratory Care Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapists (CRT or RRT). These credentials allow therapists to become licensed to practice respiratory care in Utah as well as throughout the USA and Canada.
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements
The curriculum for programs at Utah Tech University leading to professional licensure are designed to prepare students for Utah licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions requiring licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University, and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
Licensure boards in each state establish requirements for licensure and certification for their respective state. States vary by which professions are required to be licensed and how licensure functions, and such requirements may change at any time. The terms related to licensure and certification, among others, also vary by state as well.
Students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state licensure entity in the state where they intend to work to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by the student’s state(s) of choice. The University cannot provide verification of a student’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Some states require individuals to complete additional requirements that are unrelated to educational prerequisites. For more information, visit the State Authorization and Professional Licensure web page and select the program, or speak to the director of the program.
Utah Tech University shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction.
This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
Accreditation
The Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC; #200565). CoARC may be contacted at:
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Boulevard
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835
Fax: 817-354-8519
http://coarc.com
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements into the Respiratory Therapy program, visit the program website (following this link will take you out of the University Catalog).
Program Curriculum
121 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Prerequisites: | ||
| BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2325 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab | 5 |
| BIOL 2420 & BIOL 2425 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1010 & CHEM 1015 | Introduction to Chemistry (PS) and Introduction to Chemistry Lab (LAB) ((PS) or higher (CHEM 1150 & CHEM 1155 recommended) ) | 4 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (SS, GC) | 3 |
| or PSY 1100 | Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
| or FSHD 1500 | Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
| or SOC 1010 | Introduction to Sociology (SS, GC) | |
| or SOC 1020 | Social Problems (SS, GC) | |
| Recommended Prerequisites: 1 | ||
| NURS 3900 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| or BIOL 4400 | Pathophysiology | |
| RESP 1010 | Introduction to Respiratory Therapy | 2 |
- 1.
NURS 3900 or BIOL 4400 and RESP 1010 are preferred prerequisites but not required. NURS 3900 or BIOL 4400 must be taken during the first semester of the Respiratory Therapy program if not completed before the program starts. RESP 1010 must be taken during the course of the program if not completed before the program starts.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline Core Requirements: | ||
| Admission to the Respiratory Therapy program is required. | ||
| RESP 2020 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| RESP 2040 | Respiratory Care Therapeutics I | 3 |
| RESP 2041 | Laboratory Practice/Therapeutics I | 2 |
| RESP 2060 | Patient Assessment | 2 |
| RESP 2065 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RESP 2070 | Respiratory Care Therapeutics II | 3 |
| RESP 2100 | Clinical Practice I | 5 |
| RESP 2200 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics | 3 |
| RESP 2300 | Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation | 3 |
| RESP 2301 | Laboratory/Adult Mechanical Ventilation | 2 |
| RESP 3005 | Critical Care/ACLS | 3 |
| RESP 3010 | Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology | 3 |
| RESP 3020 | Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 3021 | Laboratory Practice/Neonatal Care | 2 |
| RESP 3150 | Critical Thinking Seminar/NBRC Review | 3 |
| RESP 3310 | Advanced Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
| RESP 3765 | Clinical Practice III / Clinical Application of Neonatal / Pediatric Respiratory Care | 5 |
| RESP 3775 | Clinical Practice II / Clinical Application of Adult Critical Care | 5 |
| RESP 4230 | Advanced Diagnosis, Assessment, and Management of Respiratory Disease | 3 |
| RESP 4410 | Teaching Foundations and Techniques for Healthcare Professionals | 4 |
| Elective Courses: | ||
| Complete 3 credits from the following recommended elective courses, or any upper-division course (3000-level and above), in order to complete the required minimum of 40 upper-division credits total: | ||
| HLTH 3310 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| HLTH 3400 | Healthcare Project Management | 3 |
| HLTH 3600 | Patient Navigation | 3 |
| HLTH 4020 | Research Methodology in Population Health | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each General Education, Program Prerequisite, and Discipline Core Requirement course.