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Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Applied Science
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

This program is included in: G3

The degree in Respiratory Therapy is designed to prepare students for roles as contributing members of the modern health care team concerned with treatment, management, and care of patients with breathing, cardiovascular, and sleep abnormalities.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy AAS degree, students will be expected to: Demonstrate competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) through the National Board for Respiratory Care Self-Assessment Exams and program clinical evaluations; Apply critical thinking to the practice of respiratory care as measured by the NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice Self-Assessment Exam with a score of 94 or higher; Synthesize theory and clinical practice as measured by the NBRC Clinical Simulation Self-Assessment Exam with a combined score of 274 or higher on decision making and information gathering; and Demonstrate awareness of credentialing, job placement, interviewing, licensure, and professionalism within the field of respiratory care by completing RTH 227-Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Math intensive, Effective verbal and written communication skills, Comfortable working on a team, Strong critical-thinking skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

The Respiratory Therapy program offers courses in both traditional and distance learning formats. All distance learning courses within the curriculum are classified as distance learning with in-person or proctor requirements. This means that most of the instruction for the course is delivered online and that students will be required to make a limited number of trips to a campus site for labs, presentations, and other class activities or to a community site for clinical or internships. Also, some courses may require proctored testing that can be done at Reynolds testing centers, testing sites at other VCCS colleges, or an approved site outside the state of Virginia.

Considerations When Selecting Courses

All pre-requisites must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year in which the student is applying for possible acceptance into the program. Required Pre-requisites: ENG 111, SDV 101, BIO 141, BIO 142, PSY 230, PHI 220

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses HLT 105-American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider. Only PHI 220-Ethics and PSY 230-Developmental Psychology are accepted. Either SDV 100 or SDV 101 are accepted. NAS 2 and BIO 141 must be completed together or the student can complete BIO 101 as a pre-requisite course for BIO 141.
Doing More With Your Degree Prepares students to work as a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist
Program Successes & Highlights Students perform clinical rotations in area hospitals in which they will more than likely be employed after graduation. Students typically secure employment prior to graduating from the program.
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
69
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
69
Course Grad Req 181
69
Course Req Resp Therapy 181
69
RTH 102
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 135
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 145
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
RTH 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 131
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 190
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 190
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 132
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 222
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 190
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 215
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 290
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 290
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EMS 165
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 223
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 226
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PHI 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 236
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 290
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 290- ACC/NPCC IV
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RTH 227
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not Required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Respiratory Therapy TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeRespiratory Therapy, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Respiratory TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2099.00Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherAll health technologists and technicians not listed separately.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2099.01Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsConduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2099.05Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsAssist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2099.08Patient RepresentativesAssist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1126.00Respiratory TherapistsAssess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 69 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $11,247 $0 $11,247
Fees
Additional Fees $0 Per Semester $0 0 $0 Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $32.00 for Out-of-State students.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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