Associate of Applied Sciences in Respiratory Care

Faculty

M. Vice, J. Callihan

Program Competencies

The graduate will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively.
  2. Think critically.
  3. Learn independently.
  4. Examine relationships in diverse and complex environments,
  5. Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, patient assessment and respiratory care planning.
  6. Administer therapeutic and life support procedures in the management of patients with cardiopulmonary impairment.
  7. Evaluate appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care and recommend modifications where indicated.
  8. Select, assemble, check, correct malfunctions and assure cleanliness and calibration of respiratory care equipment.
  9. Maintain an ethical and effective relationship with the health care team.
  10. Perform essential elements of patient education.
  11. Demonstrate an awareness of organizational and management principles related to respiratory care.
  12. Perform and act on the results of advanced patient assessment techniques.
  13. Assist the physician in special procedures of cardiopulmonary care.
  14. Demonstrate skills and attitudes needed to maintain professional and technical competence.

Assessment Procedures

National Board for Respiratory Care Applied Measurement Professional Self-Assessment Examination, National Board for Respiratory Care Respiratory Therapy Program Surveys for Graduates and Employers related to educational preparation, graduate performance in the clinical area

Employment

Evaluation by Advisory Committee

Associate of Applied Sciences in Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Program is a consortium between Morehead State University, Maysville Community and Technical College, and Ashland Community and Technical College. Morehead State University students, as a part of the consortium, complete all general education program requirements on the MSU campus. Respiratory care courses are taught on the Rowan campus of Maysville Community and Technical College.

The program prepares the graduate to take an active role in the maintenance and/or restoration of cardiopulmonary homeostasis. The curriculum includes intensive course work in the supporting sciences and general education areas. Classroom instruction is supplemented with learning experience in the campus laboratory and area affiliates. Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care Program are required to achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all courses required for completion of the AAS in Respiratory Care.

Admission Requirements and Procedures

The AAS in Respiratory Care program has a selective admission procedure. Enrollment in the program is limited. In the event there are more qualified applicants than available positions, students with the highest GPA will be accepted.

Application Procedure

  1. Be unconditionally admitted to MSU.
  2. Declare Respiratory Care as an area of concentration.
  3. Enroll in required pre-respiratory care courses as outlined in the respiratory care curriculum sequence.
  4. Submit a completed application packet to the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care Program. The application packet includes:
    1. Application for admission to Respiratory Care Program.
    2. ACT scores or equivalent.
    3. Official transcripts of all postsecondary work course.
    4. Official high school transcript or GED certificate.
    5. University/undergraduate catalog(s) if transfer credit is sought.
    6. Course syllabi for all respiratory care courses completed if transfer credit is sought.
    7. Verification of health and physical capabilities by completing health form provided by departments.
    8. Prior to admission into the Respiratory Care Program, students are required to complete BIOL 234, CIS 101, ENG 100, MATH 135, and MSU 101.
    9. Documentation of attendance at a preadmission conference or meeting with the program coordinator.
    10. Documentation of observation hours.
  5. Student selection process occurs in the Fall Semester preceding Spring admission.
  6. In order to be considered for official admission to the Respiratory Care Program, all materials except the health form must be submitted to the address listed below before Nov. 15 preceding Spring admission:

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the Respiratory Care Program are selected based upon the following criteria:

  1. American College Test (Enhanced ACT) scores or equivalent.
  2. GED validation, if applicable. Preference will be given to a standard score of 50 or above.
  3. Past performance in college/university: must have a GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 for all college level courses completed and a grade of "C" or better on BIOL 234 and MATH 135.
  4. Health and physical capability requirements are documented by the completion of the required Health Form by a licensed physician(s), a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner upon completion of a thorough physical examination.
  5. Respiratory courses will be taken at the Rowan campus on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Admission procedures are reviewed on an annual basis. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify prior to the application deadline that the procedures/criteria have not been revised.

Conditions for Enrollment

  1. Students may be assigned to clinical practicum areas other than those in the immediate Rowan County area, requiring traveling some distance from campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
  2. Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day, evening and night.
  3. Students have the responsibility for the cost incurred by enrollment in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care Program. This cost may include clothing, equipment, malpractice insurance and academic materials.
  4. Respiratory courses will be taken at the Rowan campus on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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