2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Division of Cardiopulmonary Science
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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
Alternate Course Listing
Lower Division Courses
Course |
Alternative |
AMH 2091 |
AMH 3571 , AMH 3572 , AFA 3104 , AFA 3571, AFA3572 |
BSC 1010 w/Lab |
BSC 1011 w/Lab |
BSC 2085 w/Lab |
PCB 3723 w/Lab |
BSC 2086 w/Lab |
HSC 3501 , PCB 3723 w/Lab |
CGS 2060 |
CIS 1920 , CGS 2120 , CDA 3101 |
CHM 1030 w/Lab |
CHM 1045 w/Lab, CHM 2210 w/Lab |
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CHM 1046 w/Lab, CHM 2211 w/Lab |
ENC 1101 |
NO SUBSTITUTION |
ENC 1102 |
NO SUBSTITUTION |
HSC 1000 |
NO SUBSTITUTION |
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HSC 2400 , HSC 3200 , HSC 3107 |
HSC 3531 |
NO SUBSTITUTION |
MAC 1105 |
MAC 1114 , MAC 1147 |
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MAC 1147 , MAC 2311 |
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NO SUBSTITUTION |
MCB 3010 |
MCB 3005, PHA 3751 w/Lab |
PHY 2053 |
PHY 2054 w/Lab |
PSY 2012 |
CYP 3003 , SOC 2012, SOP 3003 |
SPC 2608 |
SPC 1017 |
STA 3023 |
PHA 3713 , PSY 3204 |
Upper Division Courses
ProgramsBachelor’s Degree
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