Respiratory Care – Bachelor of Science Degree
Crafton Hills College is offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care. Changes in health care require new skill sets and advanced knowledge in the field of respiratory care to meet requirements within the hospital setting and provide specific duties that exceed that of conventional respiratory care practitioners. This advanced knowledge is obtained through advanced degrees within the field of respiratory care.
Admission is open to all students who have completed an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care Degree from an accredited college or university. Contact the Program Office at (909) 389-3286 for more information about application materials and registration procedures. The first cohort will begin in January 2024.
The Respiratory Care program at Crafton Hills College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Contact: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, Texas 76021-4244. Phone: 817-283-2835.
Note: Prior to acceptance in this program, the student must show proof of a clear criminal background check.
All prospective students must submit an associate degree in respiratory care before acceptance into the program. If the degree was earned at another college, sealed transcripts must be submitted to the Program Office and Admissions and Records.
Requirements
Students will be required to complete the courses below and obtain a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification.
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 301 | Medical Ethics and Patient Advocacy | 3.0 |
| RESP 302 | Multicultural Human Relations in Health Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 303 | Principles of Health Care Education | 3.0 |
| RESP 401 | Quality Improvement in Health Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 402 | Advanced Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 403 | Sleep Medicine in Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 404 | Case Management | 3.0 |
| RESP 405 | Pulmonary Specialties I | 3.0 |
| RESP 406 | Pulmonary Specialties II | 3.0 |
| RESP 407 | Health Care Research Design and Methodology | 3.0 |
| RESP 408 | Advanced Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 409 | Leadership and Management | 3.0 |
| RESP 410 | Capstone | 4.0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 40 |
Professional Organizations for Respiratory Care
American Association for Respiratory Care
California Society for Respiratory Care
Core Courses Required for the Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory in the Registered Respiratory Therapist Program (RRT) at Crafton Hills College
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 301 |
Medical Ethics and Patient Advocacy |
3.0 |
| RESP 302 |
Multicultural Human Relations in Health Care |
3.0 |
| RESP 303 |
Principles of Health Care Education |
3.0 |
| RESP 401 |
Quality Improvement in Health Care |
3.0 |
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 402 | Advanced Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 403 | Sleep Medicine in Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 404 | Case Management | 3.0 |
| RESP 405 | Pulmonary Specialties I | 3.0 |
| RESP 406 | Pulmonary Specialties II | 3.0 |
| RESP 407 | Health Care Research Design and Methodology | 3.0 |
| Course | Course Title | Units (9 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| RESP 408 | Advanced Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3.0 |
| RESP 409 | Leadership and Management | 3.0 |
| RESP 410 | Capstone | 4.0 |
A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:
- Lead and manage complex systems across Respiratory Care and allied health fields.
- Work collaboratively with other leaders and managers to gather, analyze, and interpret data and implement positive changes within across health care fields.
- Demonstrate understanding of, and be able to critically think through, processes involved in generating positive patient outcomes across complex health care systems.
