Academic Programs

Respiratory Therapy

Award: Associate of Applied Science
Number of credits required: 69
Locations: La Plata Campus (LAPL) Leonardtown Campus (LEON) Prince Frederick Campus (PRIN)
Offered: Days And Evenings
Contact: Department Liason, 301-934-7534

Description:

Respiratory therapy is an allied health career speciality that treats patients with breathing problems such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and bronchitis. As an expert in cardio- pulmonary systems, the respiratory therapist is involved in a variety of life-saving and life-supporting situations using sophisticated medical equipment.Providing around-the-clock care to individuals who need respiratory support while ill or convalescing permits the respiratory therapist to have flexible working hours.

The graduate of the respiratory therapy program is eligible to take the Maryland Licensure Examination and the National Certifictaion/ Registry Examination. This is a competitive admission program and has been designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program. For more information contact the Admissions Department.

Required courses:

Take BIO-2010 BIO-2010L BIO-2070 BIO-2070L BIO-2080 BIO-2080L CHE-1200 CHE-1200L COM-1250 ENG-1010 ENG-1020 PSY-1010

Mathematics:

Take 3 credits from General Education Courses listing

Last Update: October 10, 2008