Respiratory Care (2244) (A.S.)

Prerequisites

The following courses should be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or better prior to submitting an application to the program:

• Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• Humanities Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
   
• BSC 2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
   
• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
   
  or
  ENC 1101C - English Composition I Enhanced Credit Hours: 4
   

Curriculum

General Education

• Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements 
• Humanities Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements 
• BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
   
• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
   
  or
  ENC 1101C - English Composition I Enhanced Credit Hours: 4
   

Professional Courses

• BSC 2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
   
• RET 1008 - Pharmacology for the Respiratory Therapist Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 1024 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy Credit Hours: 4
   
• RET 1276 - Physical Assessment Skills Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 1450 - Diagnostic Monitoring Credit Hours: 3
   
• RET 1485 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4
   
• RET 1824 - Clinical I Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 2264 - Ventilatory Techniques Credit Hours: 3
   
• RET 2265 - Advanced Monitoring and Therapeutic Techniques Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 2272L - Clinical II Credit Hours: 4
   
• RET 2350 - Advanced Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 2484 - Pulmonary Pathology Credit Hours: 4
   
• RET 2520 - Community Health Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 2714 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Credit Hours: 2
   
• RET 2834 - Clinical III Credit Hours: 11
   
• RET 2835 - Clinical IV Credit Hours: 9
   

Total Credit Hours: 76

Record of Conviction of a Crime

Effective July 1, 2009, pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, health care review boards shall refuse to renew a license, certificate or registration, issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant has been convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of adjudication, to a felony violation of: chapters 409, 817, or 893, Florida Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the application, terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for the most recent 5 years) or terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent 5 years). The Florida nursing or allied health licensure or certification application requires disclosure of any criminal history and the disposition of all cases prior to board review. Being convicted of, or having entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any of the listed felonies in Florida Statute 456.0635 or termination for cause from the statutorily-described Medicaid programs will preclude an applicant from obtaining a nursing or allied health license or certification in the state of Florida. Entry and acceptance into the nursing or allied health program does not guarantee licensure or certification in the State of Florida.

Note

Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

Some practice settings may have additional requirements including health insurance, a volunteer application, references, fingerprinting and background check, drug testing, and/or an interview prior to the start of the clinical experience. The additional requirements are the responsibility of the student, including expenses.

The cost of the background check(s) and drug screen(s) is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline.

Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded the Associate in Science degree, students must have met the following requirements:

1. Students must fulfill all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.
2. Earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) at Florida State College at Jacksonville in courses eligible toward the Associate in Science degree programs, excluding developmental education courses. (A.S. Florida State College at Jacksonville GPA).
3. Earned an all-college cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) on a 4.0 scale on all courses attempted. This includes Florida State College at Jacksonville college-credit semester hours and transferred credits (excluding developmental education) in lower division courses. (All college cumulative.)
4. Complete a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for the program in residence at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Credit by examination and credit by portfolio development do not count toward this residency requirement.
5. Complete the required semester hours, as specified by the degree, of which a minimum of 15 semester hours must be General Education requirements.
6. Earned a grade of a C or better in each course used to satisfy the General Education Requirements and any other area designated with a C or better requirement.
7. Students must have fulfilled all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before they may graduate.

 Note: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements.

1. A student’s graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates, since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
2. Students who enter under the (2015/2016) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2015/2016 academic year.  The student’s assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.
3. Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite and/or co-requisite courses which are listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.
4. Students who place into developmental education courses are required to complete designated developmental education courses with a grade of “C” or better regardless of program of study.

Articulation

This A.S. degree program articulates into a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, please visit the Transfer Services Web page and look for your A.S. program of study.

University Transfer

This Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree programs are intended primarily for students who desire to complete an Associate in Science degree or an Associate in Applied Science degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to the University Transfer Guide.