ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE RESPIRATORY CARE Crafton - A.S. Degree

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 to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
Requirements for transfer to another College/University may differ from associate degree requirements. Consult with a Counselor!
Please be advised: Online courses vary by semester. Refer to the current Class Schedule for accurate online course availability.

Crafton Hills College offers the Respiratory Care Program. Admission is open to all students who have completed the prerequisite courses. Contact the program Office at (909) 389-3286 for more information about application materials and registration procedures. The Respiratory Care program at Crafton Hills College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Contact: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 264 Precision Blvd Telford, TN 37690 (817) 283-2835 Enrollment is limited to 35 students. Acceptance will be based on a point system. Students must complete RESP 050 (Introduction to Respiratory Care), HIT 101 (Medical Terminology), and ANAT 101 (Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology), MICRO 102 (Introductory Microbiology), and CHEM 101 (Introduction to Chemistry) as preadmission requirements and will receive 5 points for completion of these courses. Additionally, general education units required for an Associate of Science Degree should be completed to receive a sixth point. Students with six points will be accepted first, then students with five points, etc., until all 35 seats are filled. It is definitely to a student's advantage to have all six points. Note: Prior to acceptance in this program, the student must show proof of a clear criminal background check. All prospective students must submit a high school diploma or equivalent before acceptance into the program. If courses are being transferred from other colleges, sealed transcripts must be submitted to the program office and Admissions and Records.

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.

Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with employer expectations as an advanced-level respiratory therapist.

Comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relevant to their roles as an advanced-level therapist.

Display the technical proficiency in all the skills necessary to fulfill their roles as an advanced-level therapist.

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester (Prerequisites)

14 units

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

2nd Semester (Prerequisites)

12 units

Summer

5 units

3rd Semester (Prerequisites)

13 units

Respiratory Care (AS) Program Application

Summer

1 unit

1st Semester

21 units

2nd Semester

27.5 units

Summer

12 units

3rd Semester

28.5 units

Apply for Graduation!

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.