2024-25 Catalog
Respiratory Therapy, BAS
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This program is designed for licensed and registered respiratory therapists who have completed an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; CoARC) program and wish to continue their education and obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Students will receive 5 to 25 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits for Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) and current state licensure. This program provides a student centered on-line learning environment meant to enhance career opportunities. The students will engage in self-directed learning activities and gain specialized knowledge utilizing critical thinking, personal inquiry and reflective practice.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Graduated from an accredited respiratory care program (Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Hold a current respiratory therapy license in any state
- Hold a current credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for Respiratory Therapy degree and all other required pre-requisite courses must be completed at a “C” level or better.
- Meet PCC admissions criteria
Program Requirements
- The Bachelor’s in Applied Science Degree consists of 120 credit hours with the transfer of AAS and general studies courses.
- General studies courses take as AAS: (19 credit hours)
- RCA specific coursework taken as part of AAS in Colorado (54.5 credit hours)
- Additional 300/400 level courses earned through PCC (BAS RT – 28 credit hours)
- A total of 30 credits in general education between the AAS and BAS degree with a minimum of 15 credits in GT pathway designation. Including possible block transfer/Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Respiratory Therapy AAS degree, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist and current state licensure.
- Any remaining credit hours can be earned through electives if necessary.
- Transferring students from outside the CCCS system will have transcripts evaluated for meeting admissions requirements
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Notes
1 Courses taught in the first 8 weeks of the semester
2 Courses taught in the second 8 weeks of the semester
3 GT Pathway courses can be found in the College Catalog
4 Also offered spring semester
5 Also offered fall semester
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