MSU Billings Catalog

Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science

Required Courses

Prerequisite Courses and Skills
Background in basic science and math is essential to prepare applicants to succeed in the RT program. The following courses are recommended, not required.
AHMS 144Medical Terminology3
BIOM 250
BIOM 251
Microbiology for Hlth Sciences
and Microbiology Hlth Sciences Lab 1
4
CHMY 121
CHMY 122
Intro to General Chemistry
and Intro to Gen Chem Lab 2
4
The Great Falls College MSU RT program is a limited enrollment program, accepting a restricted number of students each year. Interested students are urged to contact the RT Program Director or an Advisor for student advising specific to admission requirements and criteria for program acceptance.
Required Prerequisite Courses
Prior to formal program acceptance, the applicant must successfully complete all of the program prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C-" or better.
BIOH 201
BIOH 202
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
and Human Anatomy & Phys I Lab 2
4
BIOH 211
BIOH 212
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
and Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab 1
4
WRIT 101College Writing I 23
Select one course from: 33-4
College Algebra 2
College Math for Healthcare 2
M 151
Precalculus 2
Calculus I 2
Introduction to Statistics 2
Subtotal14-15
1

Prerequisites needed

2

Placement in course is determined by placement assessment

3

For transfer students, M 115 Probability and Linear Math will be accepted.

Program Requirements after Formal Acceptance
A grade of “C-“ or better must be earned in all required courses to continue in and graduate from the program.
The courses below are to be taken in the order that they are listed.
Admission into the RT Program and completion of the previous semester are required. CPR certification is a prerequisite for entrance into clinical courses. Each student is required to sign a clinical contract defining their professional responsibilities and behavior.
First Year - Fall
AHRC 150Respiratory Care Lab I1
AHRC 152Respiratory Care3
AHRC 155Respiratory Physiology3
AHRC 170Respir Care Tech & Proced I5
AHRC 254Pulmonary Assessment3
Subtotal15
First Year - Spring
AHRC 140Respiratory Care Clinic I4
AHRC 160Pharmacology for Resp Diseases2
AHRC 171Resp Care Tech & Proced II5
AHRC 180Ventilator Management3
AHRC 250Respiratory Care Lab II1
Subtotal15
Second Year - Fall
AHRC 240Respiratory Care Clinic III5
AHRC 245Resp Care Clinical Seminar I1
AHRC 251Hemodynamic Monitoring4
AHRC 262Neonatal Respiratory Care3
Subtotal13
Second Year - Spring
AHRC 241Respiratory Care Clinic IV5
AHRC 246Resp Care Clinical Seminar II1
AHRC 264Respiratory Care in Alt Sites2
AHRC 261Respiratory Law & Ethics3
Select one course from:3
Intro to Interpersonal Comm
Intro to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Subtotal14
Total Minimum Credits72
Suggested Electives
AHRC 291Special Topics Community Outreach1
ACLS/PALS/NRP Certifications are strongly recommended prior to graduation