Respiratory Therapy

Associate in Applied Science

This is a cooperative program in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey--School of Health Related Professions (UMDNJ-SHRP). The pre-clinical phase of the curriculum will be conducted at Atlantic Cape Community College. Program graduates will be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry level examinations for Respiratory Therapy practitioners, and the subsequent therapist level component of the NBRC credentialing process. By virtue of having completed 64 college credits and receiving a certificate of all program requirements, ACCC and UMDNJ will grant an A.A.S. joint degree.

Acceptance to the Respiratory Therapy course sequence is competitive. To be considered for admission, all first year courses must be completed at the end of the spring semester for summer admission. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average is required for admission. ACCC is allotted a maximum of six student spaces annually, so student selection is based on the GPA of the required first year (pre-clinical) courses. The number of seats is dependent on available clinical placements. Students transferring credits to ACCC must have their transcripts evaluated prior to meeting for program advising. Due to the limited enrollment, and the competitive nature of this program, admission is limited to Atlantic and Cape May county residents.

For more information, contact Dr. Barbara Warner, at (609) 343-5035 or e-mail bwarner@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
First Year - ACCC (pre-clinical)
All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better 		 
   
Fall Semester  
Composition I ENGL101
3
General Psychology PSYC101
3
Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL120
4
Introduction to College Chemistry CHEM100
4
Intermediate Algebra MATH119
3
TOTAL
17
 
Spring Semester
Composition II ENGL102
3
Heritage of the Western World I HIST101 or Heritage of the Western World II HIST102 or Introduction to Arts and Humanities HUMT200
3-4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL121
4
Microbiology BIOL203
4
Concepts of Physical Fitness HPED150
1
TOTAL
15-16
   
Second Year-UMDNJ-SHRP
Second-year courses are taught at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Stratford location.		  
   
Summer Semester  
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care RESP200
5
TOTAL
5
   
Fall Semester  
Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology RESP202
2
Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology RESP203
3
Mechanical Ventilation RESP223
4
Dynamics of Health and Society RESP201
2
Clinical Practice I RESP220
2
TOTAL
13
   
Spring Semester  
Clinical Practice II RESP221
2
Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care RESP226
2
Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar RESP222
2
Cardiopulmonary Diseases RESP225
2
Cardiopulmonary Evaluation RESP224
3
TOTAL
11
   
Summer Semester  
Clinical Practice III RESP227
3
TOTAL
3
 
Computer literacy: (May be fulfilled with CISM125; testing out; or reviewed departmental portfolio)
0
   
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64-65