The Respiratory Therapy program, (CoARC #200436), awards a two-year Associate of Applied Science from Washington State Community College, 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH, 45750, and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). The mailing address is: 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690.
Respiratory therapists help people who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases. They play a crucial role in treating and caring for a variety of cardiopulmonary illnesses. In its annual job rankings, U.S. News and World Report lists respiratory therapy as No. 6 in healthcare and No. 16 among the top 100 careers overall.
At Washington State, you will learn critical thinking, patient/environment assessment skills, and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that will enable you to develop and implement effective care plans, protocols and disease management programs.
Admission to the Respiratory Therapy program is limited and admission is done on a selective basis. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis by students who qualify. High school or equivalent introductory courses in algebra, biology, and chemistry with a grade of "C" or higher are required prior to admission.
Successful completion of this program results in an Associate of Applied Science degree and makes you eligible for the "Entry" level Therapist Multiple Choice Exam. This exam has two "cut scores". If you pass the lower "cut score", you will be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If you achieve the higher "cut score", you will also be eligible to take the Registry Clinical Simulation Exam. If you pass this exam, you will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Accreditation Information
Respiratory Therapy Outcomes Data
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
PREREQUISITES (“C” OR HIGHER)
HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA OR Equivalent or Higher
HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY OR BIOL 0955 & BIOL 095L
HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY OR CHEM 0955 & 095L
First Semester
BIOL 2310..................HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I..................(3) 3-0
BIOL 231L..................HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB..................(1) 0-2
ENGL 1510..................ENGLISH COMPOSITION I..................(3) 2-2
HLTH 1040..................BASIC HEALTH SCIENCES..................(3) 2-2
MATH ___..................MATH ELECTIVE..................(4) 4-0
PSYC 1010..................GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY..................(3) 3-0
Second Semester
BIOL 2320..................HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II..................(3) 3-0
BIOL 232L..................HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB..................(1) 0-2
RESP 1100..................INTRO TO RESPIRATORY CARE..................(2) 1-3
RESP 1210..................CARDIOPULMONARY PHARMACOLOGY..................(2) 1-3
RESP 1250..................Medical Gas Administration & Therapeutics..................(4) 3-3
RESP 1330..................CARDIOPULMONARY ANA. & PHYS...................(2) 1-3
RESP 1350..................CLINICAL PRACTICE I..................(1) 0-5
Third Semester
HLTH 2400..................EKG/CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNICIAN..................(2) 1-3
RESP 2450..................CLINICAL PRACTICE II (1)..................0-8
RESP 2500..................RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE I..................(2) 1-3
RESP 2630..................RESPIRATORY PEDIATRICS & NEONATOLOGY..................(3) 2-3
Fourth Semester
BIOL 2010..................BASIC MICROBIOLOGY..................(2) 2-0
BIOL 201L..................BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LAB..................(1) 0-3
RESP 1360..................ADV. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION..................(1) 0-3
RESP 2460..................ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES..................(1) 1-0
RESP 2510..................CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOLOGY I..................(3) 3-0
RESP 2550..................CLINICAL PRACTICE III..................(2) 0-15
RESP 2600..................RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE II..................(3) 2-3
Fifth Semester
RESP 2520..................CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOLOGY II..................(1) 0-3
RESP 2700..................ASSESSMENT OF PUL. FUNCTIONS..................(2) 2-0
RESP 2730..................PULMONARY REHAB & SUBSPECIALTIES..................(2) 2-0
RESP 2750..................CLINICAL PRACTICE IV..................(2) 0-15
RESP 2800..................Cardiology & Hemodynamic Monitoring..................(2) 2-0
RESP 2990..................RESPIRATORY CAPSTONE..................(3) 3-0
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
- Camden Clark Medical Center, WVU
- Fairfield Medical Center
- Genesis Healthcare System
- Jackson General Hospital, WVU
- Medical Services Company
- Memorial Health System
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Saber Healthcare
- Southeastern Ohio Medical Center
- University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies
- Mount Carmel
Students will graduate with certifications in:
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
After graduation, students will be eligible to take the board exam to become registered respiratory therapists (RRT).
After that credential is earned they can specialize and earn additional credentials in the following areas:
- Adult critical care
- Neonatal/pediatric respiratory care
- Sleep disorders testing and therapeutic intervention
- Pulmonary function technology
- Asthma education
Information Packet
November 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Respiratory Application Information
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To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Health Sciences Office
740.885.5648
Adrienne Hellinger, Director of Respiratory Therapy
740.374.8716 ext. 2169
ahellinger@wscc.edu
Schedule a time with a Student Success Coach
https://calendly.com/health-wscc/hlth1
Text 740.697.5652
Email healthprograms@wscc.edu
