Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

University Center Course Schedule

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Semester (16cr) Semesters Per Degree 4 (74cr)*
Associate of Respiratory Care
Degree Requirements		74 cr
	Semester Offered	Credits
Science Courses		8
BIOL 323 Human Anatomy and Physiology	Spring	4
PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics or PHYS 101 Survey of Physics	Fall, Spring	4
Professional Courses		46
HIM 130 Basic Medical Training	Fall/Spring Online	2
RESP 110 Introduction to Respiratory Care *		6
RESP 150 Clinical Experience I *		6
RESP 180 Pathophysiology for Respiratory Care *		3
RESP 210 Respiratory Critical Care *		5
RESP 250 Clinical Experience II *		6
RESP 310 Advanced Respiratory Care *		5
RESP 350 Clinical Experience III *		6
RESP 355 Respiratory Care in Clinical Medicine *		4
RESP 381 Respiratory Care Management *		1
RESP 395 Observation Practicum *		2
General Education Requirements		17
Institutional Requirements		3
* = Offered in Sioux falls and Rapid City (hospital locations)
Contact an on-site advisor in person, by email or by phone at 605-367-5640 or 1-866-220-7085. Or, go to http://www.SDUniversityCenter.org and click on “Request Information” or try the live chat. Bruce Feistner, MSS, RRT Director, Respiratory Care Program bruce.feistner@dsu.edu 605-322-8613
* The serving size is based on a two year degree plan, so your course load may vary depending on your specific educational goals. The values here are current as of the 2008-09 DSU course catalog.