Cardiopulmonary Sciences Overview (S902)
Type of Award
BS - Bachelor of Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors/
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences provides career advancement for entry-level Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT). The program enables students to develop management and leadership skills, gain a broader-based knowledge of advanced respiratory care theory, and acquire skills in research and education.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bachelor-programs.aspx
Admission Requirements
The B.S. in Cardiopulmonary Sciences is a restricted access program. Eligible students must have:
Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Respiratory Care consisting of 76 credit hours, including 30 credit hours of general education.
Possess, or be eligible for, licensure from the state in which the applicant is practicing.
Applicants must hold the following credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Students who have earned their A.A. degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution may be considered to have met the General Education core and elective coursework (60 credit hours) of the degree. Students are permitted to complete any remaining Lower Division, Cardiopulmonary Sciences program specific coursework while completing Upper Division, Cardiopulmonary Sciences core coursework.
Completion Requirements
In addition to the 76 credit hours required for the A.S. degree in Respiratory Care, students must also complete the additional common course prerequisites, which may add an additional 7 credit hours. The sum of these two credit groups will total 84 credit hours. Students will complete 36 credit hours in upper division coursework for a total B.S. degree requirement of 120 credits hours.
In accordance with the Common Prerequisite Manual, the following courses (or an approved alternative) are required:
BSC2085 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BSC2085L Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab
BSC2086 Anatomy and Physiology 2 and BSC2086L Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab
CHM1032 Principles of Chemistry and CHM1032L Principles of Chemistry Lab
OR
BSC1005 Concepts in Biology and BSC1005L Concepts in Biology Lab
OR
BSC1010 Principles of Biology 1 and BSC1010L Principles of Biology 1 Lab
MCB2010 Microbiology and MCB2010L Microbiology Lab
STA2023 Statistics must be completed prior to or in the first semester of the B.S. program.
RET3050 Evidence-Based Medicine in Respiratory Care must be completed in the first semester of the B.S. program.
RET4933 Selected Topics in Cardiopulmonary Science (Capstone) must be completed in the last semester of the B.S. program.
Students must also meet Foreign Language and Civic Literacy Competency requirements.
For additional information regarding graduation requirements, please see the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.
Program Length
12-24 months
Location
This program is offered 100% online
For More Information
Dr. Nancy Latimer, latimer@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5068
Employment Opportunities
The Cardiopulmonary Sciences B.S. degree prepares the student to meet the Respiratory Care profession's new education baseline for success in the field. The degree will provide a pathway for advancement into management, education, and to take advanced national board exams.
Career Path Notes
After completion of this program, students may choose to apply for graduate study at a public or private university.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career/
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh/
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org/
Required courses:
Core Respiratory courses from A.S. Degree (Credits: 41)
Upper Division Common Core Courses (Credits: 36)
| RET3050 | Evidence-Based Medicine in Respiratory Care (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET3287 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET3354 | Medical Pharmacology (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET3536 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4034 | Problems in Patient Management (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4505 | Chest Medicine (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4524 | Patient Edu & Disease Mgmt in the Community (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4715 | Advanced Neonatal Medicine (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4933 | Selected Topics in Cardiopulmonary Science (BS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC3243 | Teaching Skills for Health Professions (BS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC4655 | Health Care Ethics (BS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC4701 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare (BS) | 3 Credits |
General education requirements (Credits: 36)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1102 | English Composition 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AA Elective Course | 3 credits |
Select one course Area III (Mathematics) MAC1105 or Higher (Credits: 3)
Select two courses from Area II (Humanities) (Credits: 6)
Lower division common prerequisite courses (Credits: 7)
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM1032 | Principles of Chemistry (AA) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| CHM1032L | Principles of Chemistry Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| Or | |
| BSC1005 | Concepts In Biology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| BSC1005L | Concepts In Biology Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| Or | |
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Course Sequence:
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| RET3050 | Evidence-Based Medicine in Respiratory Care (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET3354 | Medical Pharmacology (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4524 | Patient Edu & Disease Mgmt in the Community (BS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC4701 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare (BS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| RET3287 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4034 | Problems in Patient Management (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4505 | Chest Medicine (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4715 | Advanced Neonatal Medicine (BS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| HSC4655 | Health Care Ethics (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET4933 | Selected Topics in Cardiopulmonary Science (BS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC3243 | Teaching Skills for Health Professions (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RET3536 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120