Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105151
As a graduate of the Respiratory Therapy program , you ’ re prepared to evaluate , diagnose , treat and rehabilitate patients with chronic and acute diseases of the heart and lungs . Typical careers include hospital staff therapist , pulmonary function technologist , sleep disorder center technician , shift supervisor , department manager , home care therapist / manager , nursing home therapist , respiratory care educator , and medical equipment and supplies sales representative . Respiratory Therapy program graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Respiratory Therapy associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
Summer Before First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-806-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology Semester Total
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5.00
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First Semester |
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With 80 % Employed in Field |
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 10-806-197 Microbiology 10-515-111 Respiratory Survey 10-809-196 Intro to Sociology 10-515-174 Respiratory / Cardiac Physiology Semester Total |
3 4 3 3 3
16.00
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Second Semester |
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This program is offered at : Green Bay |
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10-515-171 Respiratory Therapeutics 1 10-515-173 Respiratory Pharmacology 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-515-172 Respiratory Therapeutics 2 Semester Total |
3 3 3 3
12.00
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Summer Before Third Semester |
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10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-515-175 Respiratory Clinical 1 Semester Total |
3 3 2
8.00
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Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 3.0 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Complete these prerequisite courses and requirements ( unless already completed ): Biology ( Grade of C or better ). General Chemistry ( Grade of C or better ). American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR Caregiver background check , CPR certi�cation , vaccine records .
Third Semester
10-515-112 Respiratory Airway Management 10-515-176 Respiratory Disease 10-515-113 Respiratory Life Support 10-515-178 Respiratory Clinical 2 10-515-179 Respiratory Clinical 3 Semester Total
Fourth Semester
10-515-181 Respiratory / Cardio Diagnostics 10-515-182 Respiratory Clinical 4 10-515-180 Respiratory Neo / Peds Care 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-515-164 Clinical Simulation Review 10-515-183 Respiratory Clinical 5 Semester Total
2 3 3 3 3
14.00
3 3 2 3 2 3
16.00
Functional Abilities Inventory
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
A waitlist often forms for this program . Learn more by contacting one of our Admissions Advisors .
Apply respiratory therapy concepts to patient care situations .
Total Credits
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-501-XXX and 10-515-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
Students must earn a " B " or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " B " in these courses may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
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71.00