Cardiopulmonary Sciences (BS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
RET 3050,

RET 3354,

RET 3287,

HSC 3243,

RET 3536,

RET 4034,

HSA 4184,

RET 4505,

RET 4524,

RET 4715,

HSC 4652,

RET 4933


A master's or higher degree from a regional or national accredited institution required.

Valid RRT credential OR be a physician (MD or DO) OR academician (PhD or EdD).

Current professional license or certificate unless exempted from licensure under state or federal law.

Minimum four (4) years of experience as an RRT OR physician (MD or DO) OR academician of which at least two (2) years must include experience in clinical respiratory care, pulmonary medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, anesthesiology, healthcare administration, healthcare research, or a subject area directly related to the degree conferred;

Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in clinical respiratory care, research, management, education or a subject area directly related to the degree conferred by the program.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Edward Willey