Respiratory Therapy
Program Overview
The Respiratory Therapy curriculum goal is 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 (RRT). Graduates perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings.
The curriculum prepares graduates to operate within inter-professional teams and effectively communicate with clients/patients of various ages, ethnicities, and cultures. Application of problem solving strategies, applying ethical decision making, and understanding professional responsibilities are emphasized.
Graduates are eligible to complete the credentialing process through the National Board for Respiratory Care, which will qualify them for a license to practice in a variety of healthcare settings with responsibilities for assessment, treatment, management and education of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- Transcripts: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and provide an official transcript. Send official transcripts from high school, GED and all colleges attended to the college Registrar. Home-schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered.
- College Ready: College ready is demonstrated by the following:
- High School GPA > 2.8, or
- College coursework in English and math (ENG 111 or ENG 002 with a grade of P1 or equivalent; MAT 143 or MAT 003 grade of P2 or equivalent), or
- Minimum Placement test scores (RISE test or equivalent)
- English: Test out of TIER 1, and
- Math: Test out of TIER 1 and TIER 2
- Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry or Physics: Courses that must be completed or must be in progress:
- Algebra –must complete one of the following or course must be in-progress:
- High school Math 1 with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- MAT-143 or higher with a grade of “C” or better,
- MAT-003 with a grade of P 2,
- RISE placement test place out of TIER 1 and TIER 2.
- Biology –must complete one of the following or course must be in-progress:
- One unit of high school general biology with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level general biology with a grade of “C” or better (BIO 110 or BIO 111). Anatomy and Physiology may meet this requirement.
- Chemistry or Physics –must complete one of the following or course must be in-progress:
- One unit of high school chemistry or physics with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level Chemistry and lab (CHM 090 higher), or Physics and lab (PHY 090 or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.
- Grade Point Average 2.5 or Above –aking the general education courses in the respiratory program helps with building points towards respiratory admissions; however, a grade point average of 2.5 or better in those courses must be earned. Additionally, an earned grade of “C” or better is required. A student who earns a grade of less than “C” in a general education course must retake the course and earn a minimum grade of “C” prior to or during the semester in which it is included in the program of study.
General Education course work includes:
- ENG-111: Writing & Inquiry
- ENG-112: Writing/Research in the Discipline (may substitute ENG-114
- Professional Research & Reporting)
- PSY-150: General Psychology
- BIO-168: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO-169: Anatomy and Physiology II
- HUM 115: Critical Thinking
Need more information about prerequisites? Email a Health Science Admissions Coordinator at [email protected].
Selective Admissions Scoring
Students should only begin to work on selective admissions criteria once they have fulfilled the admission pre-requisites listed above.
| Class | Grade Earned & Points Scored | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | |
| BIO 168 (within 3 years) | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| BIO 168 (within 5 years) | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| BIO 169 (within 3 years) | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| BIO 169 (within 5 years) | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| PSY 150 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ENG 112 or 114 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HUM 115 or PHI 240 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other humanities elective | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED 121 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED 122 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ACA 122 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BIO 275 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SPA 120 or 111 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Program Outcomes
P1: The program will prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive learning domain of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). Introduced: RCP 110, RCP 113; Reinforced: RCP 111, RCP 112, RCP 114 RCP 115, RCP 210, RCP 211, RCP 214; Mastered and Assessed: RCP 215
P2: he program will prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the psychomotor learning domain of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). Introduced: RCP 110, RCP 111, RCP 112, RCP 210, RCP 211, RCP 214; Reinforced: RCP 111, RCP 112, RCP 210, RCP 211, RCP 214, RCP 132, RCP 144, RCP 153, RCP 235, RCP 246; Mastered and Assessed: RCP 246
Program Accreditation
The Respiratory Therapy Program, CoARC # 200278, Associate in Applied Science Degree awarded at Carteret Community College holds Continuing Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com)
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. CoARC website program outcomes data (https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/)
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690
Transfer Opportunities
Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your Respiratory Therapy degree at Carteret CC? Explore your options.
AAS Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| RCP-111 | Therapeutics/Diagnostics | 5 |
| RCP-115 | C-P Pathophysiology | 2 |
| RCP-122 | Special Practice Lab | 1 |
| RCP-123 | Special Practice Lab | 1 |
| RCP-144 | RCP Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 | |
Summer Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RCP-112 | Patient Management | 4 |
| RCP-153 | RCP Clinical Practice III | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 7 | |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 or PSY-118 | General Psychology or Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| ENG-112 or ENG-114 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| RCP-210 | Critical Care Concepts | 4 |
| RCP-214 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RCP-235 | RCP Clinical Practice IV | 5 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 | |
Spring Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RCP-211 | Advanced Monitoring/Procedures | 4 |
| RCP-215 | Career Preparation | 1 |
| RCP-246 | RCP Clinical Practice V | 6 |
| HUM-115 or HUM-120 or PHI-240 | Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies or Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits: 73 credits
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Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.
Program Overview
The Respiratory Therapy curriculum goal is 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 (RRT). Graduates perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings.
The curriculum prepares graduates to operate within inter-professional teams and effectively communicate with clients/patients of various ages, ethnicities, and cultures. Application of problem solving strategies, applying ethical decision making, and understanding professional responsibilities are emphasized.
Graduates are eligible to complete the credentialing process through the National Board for Respiratory Care, which will qualify them for a license to practice in a variety of healthcare settings with responsibilities for assessment, treatment, management and education of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- Transcripts: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and provide an official transcript. Send official transcripts from high school, GED and all colleges attended to the college Registrar. Home-schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered.
- College Ready: College ready is demonstrated by the following:
- High School GPA > 2.8, or
- College coursework in English and math (ENG 111 or ENG 002 with a grade of P1 or equivalent; MAT 143 or MAT 003 grade of P2 or equivalent), or
- Minimum Placement test scores (RISE test or equivalent)
- English: Test out of TIER 1, and
- Math: Test out of TIER 1 and TIER 2
- Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry or Physics: Courses that must be completed or must be in progress:
- Algebra –must complete one of the following or course must be in-progress:
- High school Math 1 with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- MAT-143 or higher with a grade of “C” or better,
- MAT-003 with a grade of P 2,
- RISE placement test place out of TIER 1 and TIER 2.
- Biology –must complete one of the following or course must be in-progress:
- One unit of high school general biology with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level general biology with a grade of “C” or better (BIO 110 or BIO 111). Anatomy and Physiology may meet this requirement.
- Chemistry or Physics –must complete one of the following or course must be in-progress:
- One unit of high school chemistry or physics with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level Chemistry and lab (CHM 090 higher), or Physics and lab (PHY 090 or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.
- Grade Point Average 2.5 or Above –aking the general education courses in the respiratory program helps with building points towards respiratory admissions; however, a grade point average of 2.5 or better in those courses must be earned. Additionally, an earned grade of “C” or better is required. A student who earns a grade of less than “C” in a general education course must retake the course and earn a minimum grade of “C” prior to or during the semester in which it is included in the program of study.
General Education course work includes:
- ENG-111: Writing & Inquiry
- ENG-112: Writing/Research in the Discipline (may substitute ENG-114
- Professional Research & Reporting)
- PSY-150: General Psychology
- BIO-168: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO-169: Anatomy and Physiology II
- HUM 115: Critical Thinking
Need more information about prerequisites? Email a Health Science Admissions Coordinator at [email protected].
Selective Admissions Scoring
Students should only begin to work on selective admissions criteria once they have fulfilled the admission pre-requisites listed above.
| Class | Grade Earned & Points Scored | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | |
| BIO 168 (within 3 years) | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| BIO 168 (within 5 years) | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| BIO 169 (within 3 years) | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| BIO 169 (within 5 years) | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| PSY 150 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ENG 112 or 114 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HUM 115 or PHI 240 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other humanities elective | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED 121 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED 122 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ACA 122 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BIO 275 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SPA 120 or 111 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Program Outcomes
P1: The program will prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive learning domain of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). Introduced: RCP 110, RCP 113; Reinforced: RCP 111, RCP 112, RCP 114 RCP 115, RCP 210, RCP 211, RCP 214; Mastered and Assessed: RCP 215
P2: he program will prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the psychomotor learning domain of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). Introduced: RCP 110, RCP 111, RCP 112, RCP 210, RCP 211, RCP 214; Reinforced: RCP 111, RCP 112, RCP 210, RCP 211, RCP 214, RCP 132, RCP 144, RCP 153, RCP 235, RCP 246; Mastered and Assessed: RCP 246
Program Accreditation
The Respiratory Therapy Program, CoARC # 200278, Associate in Applied Science Degree awarded at Carteret Community College holds Continuing Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com)
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. CoARC website program outcomes data (https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/)
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690
Transfer Opportunities
Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your Respiratory Therapy degree at Carteret CC? Explore your options.
AAS Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| RCP-111 | Therapeutics/Diagnostics | 5 |
| RCP-115 | C-P Pathophysiology | 2 |
| RCP-122 | Special Practice Lab | 1 |
| RCP-123 | Special Practice Lab | 1 |
| RCP-144 | RCP Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 | |
Summer Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RCP-112 | Patient Management | 4 |
| RCP-153 | RCP Clinical Practice III | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 7 | |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 or PSY-118 | General Psychology or Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| ENG-112 or ENG-114 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| RCP-210 | Critical Care Concepts | 4 |
| RCP-214 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RCP-235 | RCP Clinical Practice IV | 5 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 17 | |
Spring Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RCP-211 | Advanced Monitoring/Procedures | 4 |
| RCP-215 | Career Preparation | 1 |
| RCP-246 | RCP Clinical Practice V | 6 |
| HUM-115 or HUM-120 or PHI-240 | Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies or Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits: 73 credits
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Steps to Apply
Step 1: Determine State Residency
If you live in North Carolina, you can save money on in-state college admission expenses. The Residency Determination Service (RDS) helps establish your status so you can apply to public colleges and universities and state aid programs.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Take the first step in your Carteret CC journey by filling our an application. It's available on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website - log in with the username and password you used for RDS.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts
You’re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s). Contact all schools you have attended and request they send your official high school, GED, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to [email protected].
Step 4: Complete the Health Sciences Admissions Application
Students must complete Steps 1-3 above, as well as meet all of the programs minimum admissions requirements before submitting the Health Sciences Application. Applications submitted after the closing date will be consider for the next admission cycle.
Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid
Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Learn more about these funds you on our Paying for College webpage.
Helpful hints – Remember to use college code 008081 when submitting your FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 222-6293 for questions.
Step 6: Plan Your Classes
Once you've been admitted, you'll meet with an academic advisor to plan and register for class.
Step 1: Determine State Residency
If you live in North Carolina, you can save money on in-state college admission expenses. The Residency Determination Service (RDS) helps establish your status so you can apply to public colleges and universities and state aid programs.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Take the first step in your Carteret CC journey by filling our an application. It's available on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website - log in with the username and password you used for RDS.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts
You’re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s). Contact all schools you have attended and request they send your official high school, GED, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to [email protected].
Step 4: Complete Health Sciences Admissions Application
Students must complete Steps 1-3 above, as well as meet all of the programs minimum admissions requirements before submitting the Health Sciences Application. Applications submitted after the closing date will be consider for the next admission cycle.
Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid
Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Learn more about these funds you on our Paying for College webpage.
Helpful hints – Remember to use college code 008081 when submitting your FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 222-6293 for questions.
Step 6: Plan Your Classes
Once you've been admitted, you'll meet with an academic advisor to plan and register for class.
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