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.

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/.

Course Requirements

Course List

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
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
PSY 201	Introductory Psychology (CT)	3
Core II Humanities (MC/I)		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 227L	Human Anatomy Lab	1
BSC 250	Microbiol & Human Disease	4
BSC 250L	Microbio and Human Disease Lab	1
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 209	Respiratory Internship II	4
RSP 210	Respiratory Internship III	4
RSP 212	Acute/Chronic Pulmonary 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

 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.

Semester 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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Credit Hours
BSC 227	Human Anatomy	4
BSC 227L	Human Anatomy Lab	1
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
	Credit Hours	17
Second Semester
BSC 228	Human Physiology	4
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
SOC 200	Introductory Sociology (CT)	3
HS 200	Comp Medical Terminology (CT)	3
Humanities Elective		3
Core II Fine Arts		3
	Credit Hours	17
Second Year
First Semester
BSC 250	Microbiol & Human Disease	4
BSC 250L	Microbio and Human Disease Lab	1
RSP 100	Respiratory Pharmacology	3
RSP 101	Intro to Respiratory Care	3
RSP 102	Intro Resp Care Procedures	3
RSP 102L	Respiratory Lab	1
	Credit Hours	15
Second Semester
RSP 201	Pulmonary Pathophys	3
RSP 203	Respiratory Internship I	4
RSP 212	Acute/Chronic Pulmonary Mgt	3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
	Credit Hours	16
Third Year
First Semester
RSP 202	Mech Vent Tech & MGT	3
RSP 207	Intro Critical Care MGT	3
RSP 209	Respiratory Internship II	4
RSP 303	Clinical Respiratory Education	3
STA 225	Introductory Statistics (CT)	3
	Credit Hours	16
Second Semester
RSP 206	Neonatal/Pediatric Care	3
RSP 210	Respiratory Internship III	4
RSP 308	Resp Mgt & Quality Improvement	3
RSP 314	Adv Mechanical Ventilation	3
	Credit Hours	13
Fourth Year
First Semester
RSP 302	Respiratory Internship IV	4
RSP 304	Adv Neonatal & Pediatrics	3
RSP 307	Adv Tech Adult Critical Care	4
RSP 401	Intro to Sleep Disorders	4
	Credit Hours	15
Second Semester
RSP 407	Clinical Decision Making	3
RSP 403	Respiratory Care Research (WI)	3
RSP 404	Adv Respiratory Care Practicum	4
RSP 420	Capstone in Respiratory Care	5
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	124