Respiratory Therapy Major, Degree Completion Option, B.S.

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In addition to the required supporting coursework and required respiratory therapy coursework, students in the degree completion option must meet all Core 39 requirements. A bachelor of science degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including a minimum of 30 hours completed at USI.

Supporting Courses (12 hours)

BIOL 272 - Medical Microbiology Credits: 3
PHYS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences Credits: 3
HP 356 - Ethics and Healthcare in a Pluralistic Society Credits: 3
IPH 401 - Interprofessional Perspectives on Global Health Credits: 3

Required Respiratory Therapy Courses (19-20 hours)

REST 451 - Management and Leadership in Respiratory Therapy Credits: 3
REST 452 - Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Practice in Respiratory Therapy Credits: 3
REST 453 - Respiratory Therapy Disease Management Credits: 3
REST 454 - Advanced Critical Care Credits: 3
REST 455 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Geriatrics Credits: 3
REST 456 - Professional Issues in Respiratory Therapy Credits: 3
REST 460 - Independent Study of Respiratory Therapy Credits: 1-2