College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College
College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College
College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College
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Respiratory Care<br />
For those practicing professionals who have earned an RRT credential in Respiratory Care, the<br />
Department of Respiratory Care offers a B.S. Degree completion program. There are a total of 30<br />
SC of prerequisite courses that may be taken at <strong>Phillips</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> or another accredited<br />
college or university. These courses include:<br />
Anatomy and Physiology (must cover all body systems) .................. 4<br />
<strong>College</strong> Algebra ................................................................................................ 3<br />
Computer Fundamentals .............................................................................. 3<br />
Chemistry............................................................................................................ 4<br />
English Composition ...................................................................................... 6<br />
Microbiology ..................................................................................................... 4<br />
Physics.................................................................................................................. 4<br />
Speech Communication ................................................................................ 2<br />
An additional 33 SC may be completed before, during, or after the professional program and<br />
include the following courses:<br />
History of Civilization/World History ........................................................ 6<br />
American History or National Government............................................ 3<br />
Social Science .................................................................................................... 6<br />
Fine Arts .............................................................................................................. 3<br />
Humanities ......................................................................................................... 3<br />
Electives ..............................................................................................................12<br />
The professional program consists of 18 SC of coursework and graduates receive 40 SC of ungraded<br />
coursework upon completion of the professional and degree requirements. The professional<br />
program is available on the Internet and Capstone clinical experiences may be completed at or near<br />
the student’s place of employment. For information on any of the Department of Respiratory Care<br />
programs, contact the departmental office at (501) 257-2348 or booneernal@exchange.uams.edu.