Respiratory Care Technology (RTAAS)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: South Omaha Campus
Utilizing sophisticated biomedical equipment, respiratory therapists provide diagnostic testing, treatment, and preventive care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician. Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to take the registry examination in respiratory care administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX 76021.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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33.0
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Major requirements
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76.5
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Other requirements
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21.5–22.5
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Total credit hours required
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131.0–132.0
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This program has special admission requirements. Contact Student Services or the Respiratory Care program director for more information and to obtain a current admission information packet, or visit the website at www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers.
General education requirements (33.0 credit hrs.)
The general education requirements for this degree program exceed the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
Communications
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Social sciences
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to PsychologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Natural sciences
BIOS 2150: Additional prerequisite(s) may be required.
Other
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Respiratory Care Technology (76.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
Other requirements for Respiratory Care Technology (21.5-22.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
Suggested Course Guide
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers as respiratory therapists after two years of full-time study.
First Year
First quarter (Summer)
| BIOS 1010 | Introduction to BiologyONLINEHYBRID | 6.0 |
| | OR | |
| BIOS 2310 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 6.0 |
| CHEM 1010 | College Chemistry | 6.0 |
| MATH 1310 | Intermediate AlgebraONLINE | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16.5 |
Second quarter (Fall)
| BIOS 1310 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5.0 |
| | OR | |
| BIOS 2320 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 6.0 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| PHYS 1010 | Applied Physics | 4.5 |
| RESP 1000 | Orientation to Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
Third quarter (Winter)
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to PsychologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| RESP 1010 | Introduction to Respiratory Care | 4.5 |
| RESP 1020 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Fourth quarter (Spring)
Second Year
Fifth quarter (Summer)
Sixth quarter (Fall)
Seventh quarter (Winter)
| RESP 2120 | Cardiology and Hemodynamics | 3.0 |
| RESP 2121 | Current Concepts IV | 2.0 |
| RESP 2122 | Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 2994 | Clinical Practicum IV | 5.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Eighth quarter (Spring)