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/.

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
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.

Plan of Study Grid

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