General Catalog 2007-2009
Associate Degree Programs
Two Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree programs are offered in Cooperation with York Hospital
The advanced (registry level) Respiratory Therapist program is three years in length. Graduates receive an AS degree.
Requirements for Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Respiratory Therapy must complete a minimum of 99 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residency requirements, and complete the General Education requirements of the College. Courses used to complete General Education requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, and credits earned in WRT100 may not be applied to degree requirements.
In addition, students majoring in Respiratory Therapy must maintain a 2.0 average in all major requirements.
The required courses for the Respiratory Therapist Associate degree are:
General:
BIO150 Biology I
BIO220 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO222 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO230 Microbiology
CHM134 General Chemistry I
CHM136 General Chemistry II
PHY110 General Physics I
Respiratory Care Required Courses
RT100 Basic Science for Resp. Ther.
RT105 Medical Terminology
RT110 Oxygen Therapy & CPR
RT115 Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
RT120 Mechanical Ventilation
RT125 Pulmonary Funct. Testing
RT130 Pulmonary Disease
RT135 Pediatric Resp. Therapy
RT210 Eval. Patient Pulmonary Disease
RT320 Pulmonary Physiology
RT330 Cardiac Physiology
Clinical Courses
RT150 Clinical Prac. I
RT160 Clinical Prac. II
RT255 Clinical Prac. IV
RT260 Clinical Prac. V
RT270 Clinical Prac. VI
RT280 Clinical Prac. VII
Respiratory Therapist (3-year) Associate Degree (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year (Fall) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking/Prob. Solv. Math | 3 | |
| General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| Area I Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
|
| 14 |
| Freshman Year (Spring) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| General Chemistry II | 4 | |
| Medical Terminology | 1 | |
| Physical Education | 1 |
|
| 14 |
| Summer | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science for Respiratory Care (10 weeks) | 3 | |
| Biology I | 4 |
|
| 7 |
| Sophomore Year (Fall) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| Pulmonary Disease | 3 | |
| Bronchopulmonary Hygiene | 3 | |
| Oxygen Therapy and CPR | 3 | |
| Clinical Practice I | 1 |
|
| 14 |
| Sophomore Year (Spring) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| Pulmonary Function Testing | 2 | |
| Mechanical Ventilation | 4 | |
| Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 | |
| Clinical Practice II | 2 |
|
| 14 |
| Summer | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Evaluation (10 weeks) | 2 | |
| Clinical Practice IV (10 weeks) | 1 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirement | 3 |
|
| 6 |
| Junior Year (Fall) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| General Physics I | 4 | |
| Pulmonary Physiology | 3 | |
| Clinical Practice V | 1 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirement | 3 |
|
| 14 |
| Junior Year (Spring) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | 4 | |
| Cardiac Physiology | 2 | |
| Clinical Practice VI | 1 | |
| Free Electives | 6 |
|
| 13 |
| Summer | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Practice VII (10 weeks) | 3 |
|
| 3 |
The entry level (certification level)Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree in cooperation with York Hospital (Prior Technician Program)
This Respiratory Therapist program is 2 years in length. Graduates of the program receive an Associate degree. A Certified Respiratory Therapist delivers services such as administration of medications and humidity, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, training patients in self-care skills, administration of oxygen, testing of lung functions, and helping patients breathe with the use of ventilators.
Students completing this program are qualified to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Requirements for Certification:
To be eligible for certification students must complete a minimum of 74 credits. In addition, students must maintain a 2.0 average in all major requirements, earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residency requirements and complete the General Education Requirements of the College.
The required courses for the 2-year Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree are:
General
BIO150 Biology I
BIO220 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO222 Human Anatomy & Physiology
Respiratory Care Required Courses
RT100 Basic Science for Resp. Ther.
RT105 Medical Terminology
RT110 Oxygen Therapy & CPR
RT115 Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
RT120 Mechanical Ventilation
RT125 Pulmonary Funct. Testing
RT130 Pulmonary Disease
RT135 Pediatric Resp Therapy
Clinical Courses
RT150 Clinical Prac. I
RT160 Clinical Prac. II
RT250 Clinical Prac. III
Respiratory Therapist (2 year) Associate
Degree
(suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year (Fall) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Math | 3 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 | |
| Biology I | 4 |
|
| 14 |
| Freshman Year (Spring) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology | 1 |
|
| 15 |
| Summer | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science for Respiratory Care (10 weeks) | 3 | |
| Area I Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
|
| 10 |
| Sophomore Year (Fall) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| Pulmonary Disease | 3 | |
| Bronchopulmonary Hygiene | 3 | |
| Oxygen Therapy and CPR | 3 | |
| Clinical Practice I | 1 |
|
| 14 |
| Sophomore Year (Spring) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| Pulmonary Function Testing | 2 | |
| Mechanical Ventilation | 4 | |
| Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 | |
| Clinical Practice II | 2 |
|
| 14 |
| Summer | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Practice III (13 weeks) | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
|
| 7 |
Associate Degree in Biological Sciences
Requirements for Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation students must complete a minimum of 66 credits. In addition, students must earn a 2.0 grade in all Biology required courses, earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residence requirement and complete the General Education Requirements of the College for Associate Degree programs.
The required courses for Biological Sciences Associate degree are:
CHM134 General Chemistry I
CHM136 General Chemistry II
BIO150 Biology I
BIO152 Biology II
BIO240 Genetics
CHM234 Organic Chemistry I
(2) Biology electives at the 200 level or above
Biology Associate Degree (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Applied Calculus | 3 | |
| Biology I & II | 8 | |
| General Chemistry I & II | 8 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Area I Distribution Requirement | 3 |
|
| 31 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Genetics | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry | 4 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirement | 3 | |
| Biology Electives | 8 | |
| Physical Education | 2 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| 35 |
Associate Degree in Healthcare Coding
The Associate of Science Degree in Healthcare Coding prepares students to be employed in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, insurance companies, and other settings where diagnostic and procedural data are coded for reimbursement purposes. The Healthcare Coding curriculum combines an understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and disease processes with healthcare reimbursement and ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding principles.
Requirements for Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 62 credits. In addition, students must earn a 2.0 grade in all Healthcare Coding required courses, earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residence requirements, and complete the General Education requirements of the College for Associate Degree programs.
The required courses for the Healthcare Coding Associate degree are:
BIO106 Introduction to Body Structure and Function
HCC215 Medical Terminology
HCC220 HCPCS Coding
HCC221 CPT Coding
HCC222 Health Classifications and Reimbursement Systems (ICD-9-CM)
HCC225 Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement
HCC230 Concepts in Pharmacology
HCC235 Pathophysiology
HCC240 Coding Practicum
Healthcare Coding Associate Degree (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Math | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Introduction to Body Structure and Function | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| HCPCS Coding | 1 | |
| Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement | 3 | |
| Coding Practicum | 3 | |
| Pathophysiology | 4 | |
| Health Classifications (ICD-9-CM) | 3 | |
| Concepts in Pharmacology | 1 | |
| CPTCoding | 1 |
|
| 30 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Personal Computing | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 2 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Area I: Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
| Area II: Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science | 3-4 | |
| Area IV: American Civilization | 3 | |
| Area V: Foreign Language/Intercultural Studies | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 6 |
|
| 32-33 |
Non-degree Healthcare Coding Specialist (30 credits)
The Healthcare Coding Specialist program is designed to allow students to complete a minimum of 30 credits of required courses in healthcare coding and reimbursement and be awarded a Healthcare Coding Specialist certificate. Students completing this certificate program are eligible to apply for the Associate of Science degree program in Healthcare Coding.
Requirements for Specialist:
To be eligible for the Healthcare Coding Specialist certificate, the student must complete a minimum of 30 credits. In addition, students must earn a minimum 2.0 grade in all healthcare coding required courses and earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
The required courses for the Healthcare Coding Specialist are:
BIO106 Introduction to Body Structure and Function
HCC215 Medical Terminology
HCC220 HCPCS Coding
HCC221 CPT Coding
HCC222 Health Classifications and Reimbursement Systems (ICD-9-CM)
HCC225 Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement
HCC230 Concepts in Pharmacology
HCC235 Pathophysiology
HCC240 Coding Practicum
Healthcare Coding Specialist suggested course sequence)
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Math | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Introduction to Body Structure and Function | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology | 3 |
|
| 14 |
| Second Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HCPCS Coding | 1 | |
| Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement | 3 | |
| Coding Practicum | 3 | |
| Pathophysiology | 4 | |
| Health Classifications (ICD-9-CM) | 3 | |
| Concepts in Pharmacology | 1 | |
| CPTCoding | 1 |
|
| 16 |
Minor in Biology
Requirements for the minor (17-20 credits):
BIO150 Biology I
BIO152 Biology II
Plus three additional Biology lab courses, 200 level or greater
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