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APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS 207
RAD-231 Radiographic Physics II 1 3 2
RAD-241 Radiobiology/Protection 2 0 2
RAD-251 Clinical Education IV 0 21 7
8 27 17
FIFTH SEMESTER (Spring)
RAD-245 Image Analysis 1 3 2
RAD-261 Clinical Education V 0 21 7
RAD-271 Radiography Capstone 0 3 1
*** Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
*** Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3
7 27 16
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit 76
Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapy Curriculum prepares individuals to function as
respiratory therapists. In these roles, individuals perform diagnostic testing,
treatments, and management of patients with heart and lung diseases.
Students will master skills in patient assessment and treatment of
cardiopulmonary diseases. These skills include life support, monitoring, drug
administration, and treatment of patients of all ages in a variety of settings.
Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take entry-level
examinations from the National Board of Respiratory Care. Therapy
graduates may also take the Advanced Practitioner examination. Graduates
may be employed in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, education, industry,
and home care.
Because the use of computers is integral to this curriculum, some courses
are delivered in an online format
The Respiratory Therapy program at Sandhills is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
817-283-2835
Respiratory Therapy (A45720)
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
Course Hours
Per Week
Semester
Hours
Class Lab Credit
FIRST SEMESTER (Fall)
BIO-165 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 3 4
CHM-151 General Chemistry I 3 3 4
ENG-111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
RCP-110 Intro to Respiratory Care 3 3 4