See the current course catalog for detailed descriptions of the general education requirements.
Total general education credits (including program prerequisites): 25
See course descriptions for prerequisites
Bio 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I* 4
Math 030 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)* 3
Eng 101 English Composition I* 3
Resp 101 Respiratory Therapy Foundations 3
Resp 102 Cardiopulmonary Sciences 3
Resp 105 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3
Resp 107 Respiratory Therapy Procedures 3
Resp 108 Respiratory Procedures Lab 3
Resp 120 Cardiopulmonary Pathology 3
Resp 125 Respiratory Therapy Clinical I 3
Resp 129 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 3
Resp 222 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation 4
Resp 226 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic 3
Resp 239 Respiratory Therapy Clinical II 5
Resp 311 Neonatal/Pediatric Care 3
Resp 307 Cardiopulmonary Assessment 3
Resp 312 Mechanical Ventilation 3
Resp 313 Alternate Site Respiratory Care (WI) 3
Resp 340 Advanced Level Clinical Practice 5
Resp 341 Research Issues, Methods 2
Resp 348 Capstone Simulation Learning 2
Total 82
*Prerequisites BIO 121, ENG 101 & MATH 030 or higher meet AS degree requirement.
Students must pass the National Board for Respiratory Therapy Self Assessment Exam (SAE) for both CRT and RRT prior to graduation from Missouri Southern State University.
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