Respiratory Therapy (AAS)
Department: Health Professions
Program Contact: Kelly Rose
Phone: (435) 283-7602
Email: kelly.rose@snow.edu
Department Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/bat/healthprofessions/index.html
Program Description
Respiratory therapy is a dynamic and vital healthcare profession focused on caring for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. From newborns taking their first breath to seniors managing chronic conditions, respiratory therapists (RTs) are experts in assessing, treating, and educating patients to improve their quality of life. If you're passionate about science, technology, and making a difference, respiratory therapy is a career that lets you do it all. Completion of the Respiratory Program at Snow College qualifies students to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing exams.
Program Outcomes
A student who completes the AAS in Respiratory Therapy will be able to do the following.
- Perform respiratory therapy procedures safely and effectively in diverse clinical settings.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze patient data, develop appropriate care plans, and adapt therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of patients across the lifespan in both routine and critical care situations.
- Exhibit professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Classes | ||
| BIOL 2320 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIOL 2325 | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2420 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2425 | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| General Education Classes | ||
| CHEM 1110 | Elementary Chemistry PS | 4 |
| Quantitative Literacy GE Class | ||
| English 1 GE Class | ||
| BIOL 1610 | Biology I LS | 4 |
| Required Classes | ||
| RESP 1150 | Respiratory Care Foundations I | 5 |
| RESP 1300 | Respiratory Care Equipment & Procedures | 4 |
| RESP 1305 | Respiratory Care Equipment & Procedures Lab | 2 |
| RESP 1110 | Cardiopulmonary & Renal Structure & Function | 2 |
| RESP 1705 | Clinical Rotation I | 2 |
| RESP 2220 | Respiratory Care Foundations II | 3 |
| RESP 2230 | Critical Care I | 3 |
| RESP 2235 | Critical Care I Lab | 1 |
| RESP 2280 | Specialty Practice in Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RESP 2725 | Clinical Rotation II | 5 |
| RESP 2260 | Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory & Critical Care | 4 |
| RESP 2265 | Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory & Critical Care Lab | 1 |
| RESP 2320 | Critical Care II | 3 |
| RESP 2325 | Critical Care Lab II | 1 |
| RESP 2745 | Clinical Rotation III | 5 |
| RESP 2330 | Respiratory Care Seminar | 3 |
| RESP 2610 | Critical Care III | 3 |
| RESP 2775 | Clinical Rotation IV | 5 |
| RESP 2615 | Critical Care Simulation | 1 |