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Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy

Locations: Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ontario

Overview

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.0908 (Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist)

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1126.00 (Respiratory Therapist), 29-2054.00 (Respiratory Therapy Technicians)

Quarter Credits: 103.0

Clock Hours: 1580

Method of Delivery: Blended

Number of Weeks: 80*

*Weeks May Be Extended Depending On Holiday Schedules

Career Training Objective

The Associate of Occupational Science degree in Respiratory Therapy program is designed to prepare students as entry-level Respiratory Therapists with the competencies and skills needed to assist with patient respiratory care.

Respiratory Care is a health care discipline which specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Respiratory Therapists apply scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology, enable respiratory therapists to effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.

As a health care profession, Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum. Critical thinking, patient/ environment assessment skills, and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines enable respiratory therapists to develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs. A variety of venues serve as the practice site for this health care profession including, but not limited to: acute care hospitals, sleep disorder centers and diagnostic laboratories, rehabilitation, research and skilled nursing facilities, patients’ homes, patient transport systems, physician offices, convalescent and retirement centers, educational institutions, field representatives and wellness centers.

The training program is divided into eight 10-week quarters consisting of general education, anatomy and physiology, core respiratory therapy, and clinical practicum courses. Clinical experience in hospital or clinical settings is required for successful completion of the program. Clinical rotations total 720 hours. Each quarter is comprised of prescribed subjects or studies that build upon each other.

Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of an Associate of Occupational Science degree.

Learn more about ACC's Respiratory Therapy Program

Instructional Equipment List

  • Adult Practice Manikins
  • Airway Heart and Lung Models
  • Crash Cart
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Neonatal Practice Manikins, oxygen, humidity, lung expansion, airway management, pulmonary function, and secretion clearance equipment for skill practice
  • Pediatric Practice Manikins
  • Piped Air, Oxygen and Suction
  • Tracheotomy Trays

 

Program Outline

Program Locations: Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario

General Education Courses

Course Number

Title

Clock Hours

Quarter Credits

ANAT105 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 60 6.0
MATH110 College Mathematics I 40 4.0
ENGL100 Written Communications I 40 4.0
PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology 40 4.0
 

Totals

180

18.0

Course Number: ANAT105

Title Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Clock Hours60
Quarter Credits 6.0

Course Number: MATH110

Title College Mathematics I
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 4.0

Course Number: ENGL100

Title Written Communications I
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 4.0

Course Number: PSYC100

Title Introduction to Psychology
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 4.0

TOTALS

Clock Hours

180

Quarter Credits

18.0

Core Courses

Module Number

Module Title

Clinical Hours

Clock Hours

Quarter Credits

CAREER100 Career Advantage 0 20 1.0
RCP100 Introduction to Respiratory Science 0 30 3.0
RCP100-L Introduction to Respiratory Science Lab 0 20 1.0
RCP200 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 0 40 4.0
RCP250 Respiratory Procedures I 0 30 3.0
RCP250-L Respiratory Procedures I Lab 0 20 1.0
RCP300 Respiratory Pharmacology 0 30 3.0
RCP370 Adult Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I 0 40 4.0
RCP330 Respiratory Procedures II 0 40 4.0
RCP330-L Respiratory Procedures II Lab 0 20 1.0
RCP470 Adult Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II 0 40 4.0
RCP450 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 0 30 3.0
RCP450-L Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lab 0 20 1.0
RCP550 Introduction to Clinical Practicum 0 40 4.0
RCP500 Mechanical Ventilation I 0 60 6.0
RCP500-L Mechanical Ventilation I Lab 0 20 1.0
RCP600 Neonatal / Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 0 40 4.0
RCP600-L Neonatal / Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Lab 0 20 1.0
RCP700 Advanced Concepts 0 60 6.0
RCP800 Board Review 0 60 6.0
RTCP210 Clinical Practicum I 240 240 8.0
RTCP212 Clinical Practicum II 240 240 8.0
RTCP214 Clinical Practicum III 240 240 8.0
 

Totals

720

1400

85.0

Module Number: CAREER100

Module Title Career Advantage
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP100

Module Title Introduction to Respiratory Science
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours30
Quarter Credits3.0

Module Number: RCP100-L

Module Title Introduction to Respiratory Science Lab
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP200

Module Title Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits4.0

Module Number: RCP250

Module Title Respiratory Procedures I
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours30
Quarter Credits3.0

Module Number: RCP250-L

Module Title Respiratory Procedures I Lab
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP300

Module Title Respiratory Pharmacology
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours30
Quarter Credits3.0

Module Number: RCP370

Module Title Adult Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits4.0

Module Number: RCP330

Module Title Respiratory Procedures II
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits4.0

Module Number: RCP330-L

Module Title Respiratory Procedures II Lab
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP470

Module Title Adult Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits4.0

Module Number: RCP450

Module Title Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours30
Quarter Credits3.0

Module Number: RCP450-L

Module Title Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lab
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP550

Module Title Introduction to Clinical Practicum
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits4.0

Module Number: RCP500

Module Title Mechanical Ventilation I
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours60
Quarter Credits6.0

Module Number: RCP500-L

Module Title Mechanical Ventilation I Lab
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP600

Module Title Neonatal / Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits4.0

Module Number: RCP600-L

Module Title Neonatal / Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Lab
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits1.0

Module Number: RCP700

Module Title Advanced Concepts
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours60
Quarter Credits6.0

Module Number: RCP800

Module Title Board Review
Clinical Hours0
Clock Hours60
Quarter Credits6.0

Module Number: RTCP210

Module Title Clinical Practicum I
Clinical Hours240
Clock Hours240
Quarter Credits8.0

Module Number: RTCP212

Module Title Clinical Practicum II
Clinical Hours240
Clock Hours240
Quarter Credits8.0

Module Number: RTCP214

Module Title Clinical Practicum III
Clinical Hours240
Clock Hours240
Quarter Credits8.0

TOTALS

Clinical Hours

720

Clock Hours

1400

Quarter Credits

85.0

Courses offered online.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 103.0

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