Respiratory Therapy Program Details
Program Description
To provide students with academic and clinical training in preparation for employment as a registered respiratory therapist. Students have the opportunity to develop professional skills in advanced respiratory care techniques (including neonatal, pediatric, and adult special care procedures), general and advanced pharmacology, cardiopulmonary disease, patient assessment and therapeutics.
Program Requirements
How Long is the Program?
Program Length: Approximately 21 months
Curriculum: What Classes Do I Need to Take to Become a Respiratory Therapist?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Respiratory Therapy program:
- Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiopulmonary Diseases
- Critical Care Techniques
- Emergency Care
How Does the Program Prepare me for a Career as a Respiratory Therapist, and Does it Prepare me for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Exam?
Graduates of Pima's Respiratory Therapist program receive an associate degree and may sit for credentialing exams conducted by the National Board for Respiratory Care for the following positions:
- Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
Where Can I Take a Respiratory Therapy Training Class Near Me?
Arizona
California
Colorado
| CCB 108 |
Introduction to Computers & Healthcare Communications |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CMT 105 |
Medical Terminology |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| MT 102 |
Math Applications |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CHP 110 |
General Sciences |
38 |
- |
- |
2.5 |
| BIO 126 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
62 |
- |
- |
4.0 |
| MB 115 |
Microbiology |
22 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| AP 116 |
Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| AP 117 |
Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology |
74 |
- |
- |
4.5 |
| PC 121 |
Patient Assessment |
20 |
14 |
- |
1.5 |
| Semester I Total |
326 |
14 |
- |
20.5 |
| RX 150 |
Pharmacology |
34 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RES 130 |
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics |
44 |
28 |
- |
3.5 |
| RES 140 |
Cardiopulmonary Diseases |
40 |
- |
- |
2.5 |
| RES 160 |
Respiratory Pediatrics |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RES 170 |
Respiratory Therapeutics I |
32 |
24 |
- |
2.5 |
| RES 175 |
Respiratory Therapeutics II |
48 |
60 |
- |
5.0 |
| Semester II Total |
228 |
112 |
- |
17.5 |
| CLE 185 |
Law and Ethics |
24 |
- |
- |
1.5 |
| RES 190 |
Respiratory Care Practicum I |
- |
- |
252 |
5.5 |
| RES 200 |
Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Wellness |
20 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RES 210 |
Critical Care Techniques |
34 |
16 |
- |
2.5 |
| RES 241 |
Emergency Care |
36 |
16 |
- |
2.5 |
| RES 221 |
Advanced Patient Assessment |
28 |
18 |
- |
2.0 |
| Semester III Total |
142 |
50 |
252 |
15.0 |
| RES 250 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
46 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RES 230 |
Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics |
38 |
- |
- |
2.5 |
| RES 280 |
Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation |
58 |
58 |
- |
5.5 |
| RES 290 |
Respiratory Care Practicum II |
- |
- |
252 |
5.5 |
| Semester IV Total |
142 |
58 |
252 |
16.5 |
| CCM 210 |
Professional Communications |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RES 270 |
Cardiovascular Diagnostics |
50 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RES 260 |
Respiratory Perinatology |
50 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RES 286 |
Advanced Mechanical Ventilation |
46 |
32 |
- |
4.0 |
| RES 295 |
Respiratory Care Practicum III |
- |
- |
216 |
4.5 |
| RES 275 |
NBRC Review Course |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| Semester V Total |
192 |
32 |
216 |
17.5 |
| Program Totals* |
1030 |
266 |
720 |
87.0 |
*The total number of program hours is 2,016 at all campuses except Las Vegas. The Las Vegas campus program hours total 2,061. The Las Vegas program includes one additional 3 credit class (HST 205 Nevada History and US Constitution). Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Certification and Registry level examinations.