Program Pathway

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor (Link to Counseling Dept. Page) to develop your individualized Student Education Plan (Link to Counseling Dept. Page SEP definition). It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in the order in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in a semester, you should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below. Some courses have been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” IN. Should you need (or want) to take classes in the summer and/or winter intersessions, the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed schedule of the intersessions.

Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate Degree”. If you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only required to take the courses marked “Program Requirement” ?.

All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” !which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.

Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer) require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course”, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.

O Available Online GE General Education M Major Requirement

1st Semester (Prerequisites)

Semester Units: 14.0

Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss the Respiratory Care (AS) Program requirements and application process in more detail.

ENGLISH COMPOSITION (CHCGE Area D1)

4.0

Medical Terminology (Active)

3.0

MATH 102 - College Algebra for STEM

GEM

5.0

RESP 050

Introduction to Respiratory Care (Active)

2.0

2nd Semester (Prerequisites)

Semester Units: 12.0

ANAT 101

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Active)

OGEM

4.0

HEALTH AND WELLNESS (CHCGE Area E)

2.0

HUMANITIES (CHCGE Area C1)

3.0

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (CHCGE Area B)

3.0

Summer

Semester Units: 5.0

CHEM 101

Introduction to Chemistry (Active)

4.0

ARTS (CHCGE Area C2)

1.0

3rd Semester (Prerequisites)

Semester Units: 13.0

AMERICAN HERITAGE (CHCGE Area F2)

3.0

COMMUNICATION/SOCIAL DISCOURSE (CHCGE Area D2)

3.0

DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURALISM (CHCGE Area F1)

3.0

MICRO 102

Introductory Microbiology (Active)

4.0

Respiratory Care (AS) Program Application

Semester Units:

Respiratory Care Department Program Entrance Application

Respiratory Care (AS) Application is available on Crafton's Respiratory Department website. Application deadline is July 1st. Please see a Counselor for application assistance.

Summer

Semester Units: 1.0

RESP 051

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Active)

1.0

1st Semester

Semester Units: 21.0

RESP 130

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I (Approved)

4.0

RESP 131

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Skills I (Approved)

11.0

RESP 132

Pulmonary Assessment (Approved)

4.5

RESP 133

Respiratory Care Clinical Application I (Approved)

1.5

2nd Semester

Semester Units: 27.5

RESP 134

Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Therapy (Approved)

4.5

RESP 135

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II (Approved)

4.0

RESP 136

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Skills II (Approved)

5.5

RESP 137

Respiratory Care Clinical Application II (Approved)

9.0

RESP 139

Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (Approved)

4.5

Summer

Semester Units: 12.0

RESP 230

Advanced Theory of Respiratory Care I (Approved)

2.5

RESP 231

Advanced Respiratory Care Skills Laboratory I (Approved)

3.0

RESP 232

Physiologic Basis of Respiratory Disease I (Approved)

2.5

RESP 233

Advanced Respiratory Care Clinical Application I (Approved)

4.0

3rd Semester

Semester Units: 28.5

RESP 234

Advanced Theory of Respiratory Care II (Approved)

4.0

RESP 235

Physiologic Basis of Respiratory Disease II (Active)

5.0

RESP 236

Advanced Respiratory Care Clinical Application II (Approved)

9.0

RESP 237

Advanced Respiratory Care Skills Laboratory II (Approved)

5.5

RESP 238

Entry Level and Advanced Practitioner Examinations: Review and Seminar (In Review)

5.0

Apply for Graduation!

Semester Units:

Now that you have successfully completed the Respiratory Care (AS) program, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor for Graduation Application assistance. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Total Units: 134.0

Program Pathway

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