CURRICULUM

First Year
Fall Semester:
(19 credit hours)
Hours
Human Anatomy*
Beginning Algebra or higher math*
Respiratory Physiology
Pharmacology I
Respiratory Therapy Procedures I
Introdution to Clinical Practicum
4
3
4
2
4
2
Spring Semester:(18 credit hours)
Human Physiology*
English Composition or Public Speaking*
Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory Therapy Procedures II
Pediatric Respiratory Care
4
3
3
7
1
Second Year
Fall Semester:
(16 credit hours)
Introduction to Chemistry or Higher**
General Psychology**
Respiratory Therapy Procedures III
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum II
5
3
4
4
Spring Semester:(17 credit hours)
English Composition or Public Speaking**
Microbiology**
Respiratory Therapy Seminar III
Pharmacology II
Clinical simulation and Review
Electrocardiography
Respiratory Tharapy Clinical Practicum III
3
5
1
1
1
2
4
Summer Semester:(5 credit hours)
Critical Care and General Clinical Practicum 5
Major Requirement Total 75

* Courses must be completed prior to Fall Semester, Second Year
** Courses must be completed prior to beginning Summer Clinical Practicum

A grade of “C” or better is required for all general education and respiratory therapy courses. General education courses may be taken prior to admittance to the respiratory therapy program or concurrently to the respiratory therapy courses.

For More Information:
To receive more information or to arrange a campus visit, contact

Office of Admissions
Seward County Community College
P.O. Box 1137
Liberal, KS  67905-1137
Telephone: (620) 624-1951
Toll-free: (800) 373-9951
ed.anderson@sccc.edu

Photographs are courtesy of the American Association for Respiratory Care.