Prehealth Respiratory Therapy (A10300RT)
Associate in General Education
The Associate in General Education (AGE) curriculum is designed for individuals wishing to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth, and development. The AGE-Prehealth curriculum is specifically designed for students who are attempting to enter a competitive health science program.
Courses offered in the curriculum provide a foundation for success and meet general education requirements in the health science programs. Completion of this program does not guarantee admission to any academic program.
Admission into the Health Science programs at RCC is a competitive admissions process. Student are not directly admitted into the programs. Students interested in Respiratory Therapy are placed in A10300RT to take required general education courses for competitive admission to the program. Academic advisors will assist you in creating an education plan and timeline for admission so that you may complete your general education courses and know the requirements for the competitive admissions process for your respective health science program.
Admissions Requirements
Course Sequence
Anatomy Requirement
- BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II
Chemistry/Math Requirement (choose one math course or one chemistry class/lab pairing)
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
- MAT 152 Statistical Methods I
- MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
- CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry and CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab or higher CHM
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Mathematics/Chemistry (3-4 semester hours)
Select one group from the following:
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHM 131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Anatomy (5-8 semester hours)
Select one group from the following:
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Total Credits: 24-26
Other Major Hours (44-45): These hours must be approved by the assigned academic advisor prior to enrolling in courses other than those listed above. Note: Students completing the above sequence and who have not been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program must see their assigned advisor to explore other degree options before enrolling in additional courses.
Total age Program Hours Required: 64-65
Employment Competencies
Interpersonal skills – The respiratory therapy student should possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, economic, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Communication – The respiratory therapy student should possess communication skills sufficient for interaction with others in a verbal and written format.
