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Program  Information

Curriculum

The curriculum in cardiopulmonary science is designed to prepare students to become registered respiratory therapists. The curriculum is divided into two phases: a pre-professional curriculum and a professional curriculum. The professional phase consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The curriculum is structured to provide the necessary knowledge and clinical competence requisite to entry-level license and eligibility to registry credentials. All courses and comprehensive examinations in the professional phase must be passed in sequence with a “C” grade or better and/or acceptable score. Comprehensive examinations must be successfully completed to graduate.

Admission Process

To apply for admission into the professional curriculum, a grade of “C” or better is required in all pre-professional courses. Candidates must complete a Division of Cardiopulmonary Science application to be considered and accepted for admission into the professional curriculum.

Clinical Education

The clinical education experience begins in the second semester of the professional curriculum. In this phase of the program, the student is expected to adhere to the curriculum, clinical policies and hospital regulations. Students are required to pay for and clear criminal background and finger print screening. Students are responsible for the purchase of uniforms and accessories needed as part of the educational experience.

Professional Credentials

A Bachelor of Science degree in cardiopulmonary science is awarded upon completion of the curriculum. Graduates are eligible to take the entry-level credentialing examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for the registered registry credentialing examination, also administered by the NBRC. The successful attainment of the NBRC credentials enables graduates to apply for state licensure. The specific requirements and procedures for state licensure are determined by each individual state.

Accreditation—The CPS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC #200321

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN  37690 USA
Telephone (817) 283-2835
www.coarc.com
CoARC Program ID # 200321

Faculty

Director: Woods, Kandy
Director of Clinical Education: Wright, James
Medical Director: Saint, David

Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Links

• Respiratory therapist and the profession: Respiratory Therapist Careers | American Association for Respiratory Care (aarc.org)
• American Association for Respiratory Care Links: American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC
• Florida Society for Respiratory Care: http://www.fsrc.org/
• Promoting Heart and Lung Health: http://www.aacvpr.org/
• Accreditation of Respiratory Therapist Programs: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care: http://www.coarc.com/
• Credentialing and Licensure of Respiratory Therapists: http://www.nbrc.org
• Honor Society for the Respiratory therapy profession: Lambda Beta - Lambda Beta
• American Heart Association: American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives
• Animated Lungs and Tutorials on the Cardiovascular System: http://www.innerbody.com
• About Lung Health: http://www.yourlunghealth.org/
• Lung Photographs: http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com/lungphotos.htm
• How Lungs and Sleep works: http://science.howstuffworks.com/sleep.htm
• Official CoARC Communication - Outcomes Data Published: https://www.coarc.com/Students/Programmatic-Outcome-Data.aspx

Alternate Course Listing

Lower Division Courses

Upper Division Courses

Programs

• Cardiopulmonary Science, BS

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