Respiratory Care, B.S.
Students receive Marshall University credit for all courses in the program. Graduates of the cooperative program receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care from Marshall University.
To obtain more information and an application, write to: St. Mary’s/Marshall University Cooperative Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program, 2900 First Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702, Telephone: 304-526-1415.
- General Education Course
- Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.
Major
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 121
| Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| PSY 201
| Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101
| Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201
| Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103
| Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 121
| Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| BSC 228
| Human Physiology | 4 |
| Core II Humanities (MC/I) | 3 | |
| PSY 201
| Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| RSP 403 | Respiratory Care Research (WI) | 3 |
| Multicult or Int'l (MC Section Core II Humanities) | 3 | |
| RSP 420
| Capstone in Respiratory Care | 5 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| BSC 227
| Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BSC 250
| Microbiol & Human Disease | 4 |
| CHM 205 | General, Organic, and Biochem | 3 |
| HS 200
| Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| RSP 100 | Respiratory Pharmacology | 3 |
| RSP 101
| Intro to Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RSP 102
| Intro Resp Care Procedures | 3 |
| RSP 102L | Respiratory Lab | 1 |
| RSP 201
| Pulmonary Pathophys | 3 |
| RSP 202
| Mech Vent Tech & MGT | 3 |
| RSP 203
| Respiratory Internship I | 4 |
| RSP 206
| Neonatal/Pediatric Care | 3 |
| RSP 207
| Intro Critical Care MGT | 3 |
| RSP 208
| Respiratory Care Seminar | 1 |
| RSP 209 | Respiratory Internship II | 4 |
| RSP 210
| Respiratory Internship III | 4 |
| RSP 211 | Dynamics of Pulmonary | 2 |
| RSP 212 | Acute/Chronic Pulmonary Mgt | 3 |
| RSP 301 | Intro Resp Care MGT | 3 |
| RSP 302 | Respiratory Internship IV | 4 |
| RSP 303
| Clinical Respiratory Education | 3 |
| RSP 304 | Adv Neonatal & Pediatrics | 3 |
| RSP 307 | Adv Tech Adult Critical Care | 4 |
| RSP 308 | Resp Mgt & Quality Improvement | 3 |
| RSP 401 | Intro to Sleep Disorders | 4 |
| RSP 402 | Respiratory MGT | 3 |
| RSP 403 | Respiratory Care Research (WI) | 3 |
| RSP 404 | Adv Respiratory Care Practicum | 4 |
| RSP 420
| Capstone in Respiratory Care | 5 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- The respiratory care program prepares students for the advanced level of practice to function as a licensed respiratory therapist.
- Students receive Marshall University credit for all courses in the program. Graduates of the cooperative program receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care from Marshall University.
- The St. Mary’s/Marshall University Cooperative Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- General Education Course
- Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.
Four Year Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program is a cooperative effort between the Marshall University College of Health Professions and St. Mary’s School of Nursing and Health Professions. This program may be completed in four academic years and requires 121 credit hours. General education courses are offered on the Marshall University Huntington campus and respiratory courses are offered at St. Mary’s Medical Center School of Respiratory Care. Graduates of this program receive a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree from Marshall University and are eligible to make application to the National Board of Respiratory Care for the advanced respiratory care practitioner credentialing examination.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| BSC 227
|
Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHM 205 | General, Organic, and Biochem | 3 |
| ENG 101
|
Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 121
|
Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 228
|
Human Physiology | 4 |
| ENG 201
|
Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103
|
Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| PSY 201
|
Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC 250
|
Microbiol & Human Disease | 4 |
| RSP 101
|
Intro to Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RSP 102
|
Intro Resp Care Procedures | 3 |
| RSP 102L | Respiratory Lab | 1 |
| Core II Humanities (MC/I) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RSP 100 | Respiratory Pharmacology | 3 |
| RSP 201
|
Pulmonary Pathophys | 3 |
| RSP 202
|
Mech Vent Tech & MGT | 3 |
| RSP 203
|
Respiratory Internship I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RSP 206
|
Neonatal/Pediatric Care | 3 |
| RSP 207
|
Intro Critical Care MGT | 3 |
| RSP 208
|
Respiratory Care Seminar | 1 |
| RSP 209 | Respiratory Internship II | 4 |
| RSP 211 | Dynamics of Pulmonary | 2 |
| RSP 212 | Acute/Chronic Pulmonary Mgt | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RSP 210
|
Respiratory Internship III | 4 |
| RSP 301 | Intro Resp Care MGT | 3 |
| RSP 303
|
Clinical Respiratory Education | 3 |
| RSP 308 | Resp Mgt & Quality Improvement | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RSP 302 | Respiratory Internship IV | 4 |
| RSP 304 | Adv Neonatal & Pediatrics | 3 |
| RSP 307 | Adv Tech Adult Critical Care | 4 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RSP 401 | Intro to Sleep Disorders | 4 |
| RSP 402 | Respiratory MGT | 3 |
| RSP 403 | Respiratory Care Research (WI) | 3 |
| RSP 404 | Adv Respiratory Care Practicum | 4 |
| RSP 420
|
Capstone in Respiratory Care | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 126 | |