Respiratory Care Technology (RTAAS)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: South Omaha Campus
Utilizing sophisticated biomedical equipment, respiratory therapists provide diagnostic testing, treatment, and preventive care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician. Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to take the registry examination in respiratory care administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX 76021.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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33.0
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Major requirements
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76.5
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Other requirements
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21.5–22.5
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Total credit hours required
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131.0–132.0
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This program has special admission requirements. Contact Student Services or the Respiratory Care program director for more information and to obtain a current admission information packet, or visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers.
General education requirements (33.0 credit hrs.)
The general education requirements for this degree program exceed the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
Communications
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Social sciences
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to PsychologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Natural sciences
BIOS 2150: Additional prerequisite(s) may be required.
Other
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Respiratory Care Technology (76.5 credit hrs.)
Other requirements for Respiratory Care Technology (21.5-22.5 credit hrs.)
See Curriculum Plan