Respiratory Therapy Technician / Assistant

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Associate in Applied Science Degree

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Course Descriptions

Dean: Dr. Shirley Wendel

Coordinator: Michael Parrett, B.A., R.T., M.B.A., M.Div.

Clinical Coordinator: Tammie Jones, B.S, R.T.

Kansas City Kansas Community College offers the Certified Respiratory Therapist Program leading to an Associate Applied Science Degree. Most science and mathematics courses must be completed before acceptance to this program. Most students 'bridge' the CRT program with the advanced-level RRT program.

Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.

 

General Education Requirements

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number
Course Title
Hours
Basic Skill Requirements
ENGL 101 Composition I
3
ENGL 102 Composition II*
3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
3
Total
9
Mathematics Requirement
MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra*
3
Total
3
Humanities Requirement
Humanities Core Elective
3
Total
3
Social Science Requirement
Social Science Core Elective
3
Total
3
Natural and Physical Required Science Requirements
BIOL 143 Human Anatomy and Physiology (and Laboratory) or
5
BIOL 141 Human Anatomy and Laboratory and
4
BIOL 271 Physiology* and
3
BIOL 272 Physiology Laboratory*
1
BIOL 261 Microbiology*
3
BIOL 262 Microbiology Laboratory*
2
CHEM 109 General Chemistry*
5
Total
15-18
Total Prerequisite/Corequisite Hours
34-38
First related group of RSCR courses
RSCR 120 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
3
RSCR 124 Technical Interventions I
3
RSCR 125 Cardio-Pulmonary Care I
4
RSCR 129 Technician Clinical Practice I
3
Total
13
Second related group of RSCR courses
RSCR 230 Technical Devices
2
RSCR 234 Technical Interventions I
3
RSCR 235 Cardio-Pulmonary Care II
4
RSCR 239 Technician Clinic Practice II
4
Total
13
Third related group of RSCR courses
RSCR 270 Technical Case Studies
1
RSCR 274 Technical Interventions III
3
RSCR 275 Technical Interventions IV
1
RSCR 279 Technician Clinic Practice III
4
Total
8
Total Respiratory Care Hours
34
Total hours required for an Associate in Applied Science CRT Degree
68-72

Some CRT classes are offered part-time, online and in the evenings. CRT students may also bridge to the RRT program. Contact the program coordinator for details.
*See course description for prerequisite.
**HUDV0101 is required for incoming freshmen.
Note:  Students may begin the program in Spring or Fall. Contact the program coordinator for details on sequencing classes for Spring or Fall starts.