Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 221700 - Catalog 2024/2025
Melanie McDonough, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3759, Melanie.McDonough@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Respiratory Care program is to provide a learning-centered, widely diverse, high quality education to empower individuals to meet the needs of the community.
Description:
This accelerated program provides training in the use of special equipment, medications and other diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who need temporary, emergency or long-term cardiopulmonary assistance. Students learn to administer medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, use positive pressure breathing machines, perform pulmonary drainage and clearance procedures, manage patient airways, perform pulmonary rehabilitation and home care, manage short and long term continuous mechanical ventilation and perform a variety of other special procedures.
Graduates are eligible to take the Respiratory Therapist multiple-choice exam and the clinical simulation exams of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), qualifying them for the credentials of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Program Accreditation: The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Committee on the Accreditation of Respiratory Care [CoARC], 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 [817] 283-2835. Outcomes data from the Annual Report of Current Status can be found at Programmatic Outcomes Data.
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Program Educational Outcomes:
To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
Outcomes: (Program Goals)
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Perform entry-level skills competently as described by the scope of practice for Respiratory Care.
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Employ effective communication skills within the healthcare setting.
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Assemble a safe environment within the healthcare setting.
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Apply professional behaviors within a healthcare setting.
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Execute safe clinical decision making in respiratory care.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Lab Fees: |
Program Specific RET Courses @ $780.60
Science Courses @ $138;
Communication Course @ $62
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| Uniforms and Personal Equipment: |
$230 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$1,300 |
| FDLE/FBI Background Screening: |
Up to $180 |
| Professional Memberships and Certifications: |
$500 |
Additional Admission Requirements
- BSC1085C (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab), MAC1105 (College Algebra) and ENC1101 (Introduction to Composition).
- Submit completed application for continuing enrollment to the School of Health Careers.
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Applicants will need a 2.5 Cumulative GPA to apply.
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Admission criteria has been established using a point system and are as objective as possible. A brief statement explaining your interest in Respiratory Care is required along with application paperwork.
- Students must have a standard high school diploma (or GED) and be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
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Applicants starting in a Florida Public high school in 2003 or after and graduating from a Florida public high school with a standard high school diploma and active duty military are exempt from any placement testing. Those applicants that have successfully completed college level English and/or Math may be exempt from placement testing. All other applicants are required to take the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) and be at the 10th grade level for reading, language and arithmetic.
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Admissions into the program will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of both a drug screen and a background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care program as outlined in the Respiratory Care student handbook, as well as the College Student handbook.
Additional Completion Requirements
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 27 Credits
General Education courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Communication Core (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (4 credits)
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (6 credits)
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
Additional Required Courses (4 credits)
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
| RET1021 | Respiratory Care Introduction | 3 |
| RET1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1026C | Basic Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1264C | Advanced Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1265C | Mechanical Ventilation and Lab | 4 |
| RET1295 | Chest Medicine | 3 |
| RET1450 | Basic Physiologic Monitoring | 3 |
| RET1485 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| RET1874 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| RET1875 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| RET2244 | Life Support | 3 |
| RET2350 | Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology | 3 |
| RET2714 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RET2876 | Clinical Practice III | 4 |
| RET2934 | Respiratory Care Seminar | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| RET1021 | Respiratory Care Introduction | 3 |
Year 1
1st Semester
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| RET1025C | Principles of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1026C | Basic Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1485 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| RET2350 | Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology | 3 |
2nd Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| RET1264C | Advanced Equipment of Respiratory Care and Lab | 3 |
| RET1295 | Chest Medicine | 3 |
| RET1874 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| RET1265C | Mechanical Ventilation and Lab | 4 |
Summer Semester
Year 2
1st Semester
Total Credit Hours: 76