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| Freshman Year |
| Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
| Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL201) |
4 |
Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL202) |
4 |
| Chemistry Elective (CHEMxxx) |
3/4 |
Introduction to Pharmacology (RESP112) |
2 |
| Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I (RESP101)# |
7 |
Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
| Respiratory Care Equipment (RESP115) |
2 |
English Composition I ENGL101)* |
3 |
| Respiratory Care Seminar I (RESP113) |
2 |
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II (RESP102)# |
7 |
| Sophomore Year |
| Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
| Introduction to Pathology (RESP111) |
2 |
Microbiology (BIOL231) |
4 |
| English Composition II (ENGL102) |
3 |
General Psychology (PSYC101) |
3 |
| Topics in Respiratory Care: Clinical Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (RESP121) |
3 |
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care IV (RESP104)# |
7 |
| Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III (RESP103)# |
7 |
Seminar II in Respiratory Care (RESP116) |
3 |
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Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
and Evaluation (RESP117) |
1 |
*If one tests out of English Composition I, then any Speech, Literature, Journalism, or Foreign Language course may be substituted.
**Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (MATH112) or higher
#A grade of 75 (C) or better is needed for completion. |
Students are assigned to clinical affiliations for two days a week during both academic years.
Associated Costs: In addition to regular tuition and fees, students are responsible for the purchase of uniforms, medical liability insurance, books, health insurance, and other associated costs. Students must also possess reliable transportation to and from clinical assignments. |
Advanced Placement for C.R.T.'s (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians)
The Respiratory Care Department may award advanced placement for certified Respiratory Care I. Details and criteria may be obtained from the Admissions Office or the Respiratory Care Department. |
| Massasoit Community College is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). |
This program awards the A.S. Degree upon completion of 19 courses and a minimum of 70 credits.
Keyboarding competency is a requirement for graduation (see Academic Information). |
|
*If one tests out of English Composition I, then any Speech, Literature, Journalism, or Foreign Language course may be substituted.
**Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry or higher
#A grade of 75 (C) or better is needed for completion. |
Students are assigned to clinical affiliations for two days a week during both academic years.
Associated Costs: In addition to regular tuition and fees, students are responsible for the purchase of uniforms, medical liability insurance, books, health insurance, and other associated costs. Students must also possess reliable transportation to and from clinical assignments. |
Advanced Placement for C.R.T.'s (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians)
The Respiratory Care Department may award advanced placement for certified Respiratory Care I. Details and criteria may be obtained from the Admissions Office or the Respiratory Care Department. |
| Massasoit Community College is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). |
This program awards the A.S. Degree upon completion of 18 courses and a minimum of 68 credits.
Keyboarding competency is a requirement for graduation (see Academic Information). |
