Sample Schedule -- DSU Respiratory Care Program

Associate of Science degree

Fall Semester - First Year 
BIOL 151 General Biology I 4 
CHEM 106 Chemistry Survey
Or CHEM 112 General Chemistry I 4 
CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3 
MATH 102 College Algebra 3 
 Total: 14 credits 
Spring Semester - First Year 
BIOL 323 Human Anatomy & Physiology  4 
ENGL 101 Composition I 3 
HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology 2 
PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I 4 
SPCM 101 Oral Communication 
Or SPCM 215 Public Speaking 
Or SPCM 222 Argumentation & Debate 3
 Total: 16 credits 
Summer Clinical Semester* 
RESP 110 Introduction to Respiratory Care  6 
RESP 150 Clinical Experience I 6 
 Total: 12 credits 
Fall Clinical Semester - Second Year 
RESP 180 Pathophysiology for Respiratory Care 3 
RESP 210 Respiratory Critical Care 5 
RESP 250 Clinical Experience II 6 
RESP 395 Observation Practicum 2 
 Total: 16 credits 
Spring Clinical Semester - Second Year 
RESP 310 Advanced Respiratory Care 5 
RESP 350 Clinical Experience III 6 
RESP 355 Respiratory Care in Clinical Medicine 4 
RESP 381 Respiratory Care Management 1 
  Total: 16 credits 

* Curriculum as outlined for the first year must be completed prior to beginning clinical training.

Bachelor of Science degree

Prerequisite: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care degree from Dakota State University or equivalent (74 cr.).

Fall Semester - Third Year 
SGE Arts and Humanities 6 
SGE Social Science 3 
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 
WEL 100 Wellness for Life 2 
 Total: 14 credits 
Spring Semester - Third Year 
Advanced-Level BIOL or Science course 4 
CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming
or CSC 150 Computer Science I 3 
SGE Social Science 3 
MATH 281 Intro to Statistics 3 
 Total: 13 credits 
Fall Semester - Fourth Year 
BIOL 331 Microbiology 4 
CSC 206 Advanced Computer Applications 2 
Electives 4 
ENGL 201 Composition II 3 
RESP 495 Management Observation Practicum 1 
 Total: 14 credits 
Spring Clinical Semester - Fourth Year** 
 
RESP 341 Pharmacology 2 
RESP 440 Ethics for Health Professionals 3 
RESP 460 Current Issues in Respiratory Care 3 
RESP 475 Clinical Experience IV 5 
 Total: 13 credits 

**All coursework leading up to the Spring Semester-Fourth Year must be completed prior to beginning this semester.

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For more information contact:

Bruce Feistner, DSU Respiratory Care Program Director

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