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Respiratory Care
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares students to assume responsible positions as part of the Health Care
Team. Focuses on the use of objective scientific data as well as theory to guide
students to solve complex problems in the clinical setting. Students receive
specialized guidance in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, management, and
preventative care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory Care
students participate in various classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
The laboratory experience provides the opportunity for hands on experience
in preparation for clinical practice in diverse clinical settings. A grade of “C” or
better must be earned in all courses. Upon completion of the program, the
student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination administered by
the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.). The program is accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC),1248 Harwood
Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244; 817.283.2835. See page 11 for application
information.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101
General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
CMSP 105 Small Group Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 103
Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 104
Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 120
Microbiology for Allied Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
PE Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Departmental Requirements
RC 100 Introduction to Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 102
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
RC 103
Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
RC 104
Gas Exchange Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 105
Cardiopulmonary & Renal Anatomy & Physiology . . . . .
3
RC 107
Principles of Mechanical Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
RC 109
Clinical Practicum I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 110
Clinical Practicum II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 202
Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . .
3
RC 203
Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Home Care . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 204
Cardiac Monitoring & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
RC 205 Professional Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 206
Pulmonary Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 207
Cardiopulmonary & Renal Pathophysiology Review . . . .
3
RC 208
Clinical Practicum III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
RC 209
Clinical Practicum IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
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Sociology
A.A. Degree (Transfer) An Option of Arts & Sciences
Designed to give students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year
institution. Students acquire knowledge and skills necessary to work with
people in a changing society.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Electives (GenEd course list)
Two courses selected from different disciplines . . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Three GenEd courses, one selected from each area: Arts, Humanities, and
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Biological & Physical Sciences (One lab course required)
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)
Biological & Physical Science Electives (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 7/8
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Departmental Requirements
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS)
before selecting their courses.
Select 12 credits from the following: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SO101 Introduction to Sociology
SO102 Social Problems (meets cultural competence requirement)
SO201 Criminology
SO202 Marriage and Family
SO207 Sociology of Sexuality
PS202 Social Psychology
PS209 Women’s Studies
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting their electives.
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
completing their Associate degree and who are looking for transfer
opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office
at 301.846.2471
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Sociology