Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Indiana University Northwest

Program Director: Assistant Professor Oprisko

Clinical Director: Visiting Lecturer Femiak

Clinical Instructors: Banham, Chin, Erickson, Harbin, Laudani, Martinez, Paluski

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program Minimum of two-and-a-half years that include 20 credit hours of prerequisite course work, 44 credit hours of professional course work, and 10 credit hours of graduation requirements.

Structure of the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is in a full-time day format.

Design of the Professional Curriculum The program curriculum is designed to teach general respiratory care as well as critical care and the use of life support equipment. Courses and clinicals are organized to provide a diversity of experience.

Program Facilities The Respiratory Therapy Program offices and the classroom/laboratory are located in Hawthorn Hall. Clinical experience is offered in eight hospitals and various health care facilities in the northwestern Indiana and Chicago areas.

Accreditation The Respiratory Therapy Program at Indiana University Northwest is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education.

ADMISSION

General Information

Criteria Used for Class Selection Admission to the program is based on consideration of applicants’ cumulative grade point average, math/science grade point average, and personal interview.

Class Size The number of students admitted each year is limited to the number of clinical positions available.

Specific Requirements

Application Deadline April 1 of the year of anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 20. While not prerequisites, an additional 10 credit hours are required for graduation.

Limitations of Course Work Remedial courses will not count toward the degree.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course 2.30 on a 4.00 scale.

Interview All qualified applicants must participate in an interview.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Medical Requirements Documentation of completion of a physical examination is required prior to clinical affiliations.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

Elementary Composition I (G)	3 cr.
Basic Algebra	4 cr.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4 cr.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4 cr.
Elementary Chemistry	3 cr.
Elementary Chemistry Laboratory	2 cr.
Total 20 cr.
Required for Graduation:
Microorganisms in Nature and Disease (G)	4 cr.
Introductory Psychology (G)	3 cr.
Public Speaking	3 cr.
Interpersonal Communication (G)	3 cr.
Total 13 cr.

Suggested Electives

The following courses, while not inclusive or mandatory, are suggested: medical immunology, computer literacy, and ethics.

Professional Program

Fall
Respiratory Care I AHLT F205	3 cr.
Gas Therapy AHLT F270	2 cr.
Resuscitation and Airway Management AHLT F271	1 cr.
Pharmacology for Respiratory Practitioners AHLT F105	2 cr.
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology AHLT F272	3 cr.
Total 11 cr.
Spring
Respiratory Care II AHLT F202	3 cr.
Clinical Education I AHLT F181	3 cr.
Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring AHLT F253	5 cr.
Principles and Management of Ventilators AHLT F273	4 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Summer I and II
Clinical Education II AHLT F182	6 cr.
Total 6 cr.
Fall
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care AHLT F274	3 cr.
Comprehensive Clinical Education III AHLT F275	8 cr.
Case Studies and Projects in Respiratory Care AHLT F276	1 cr.
Total 12 cr.

Scholarships The Geraldine Peiffer Scholarship Fund sponsors a scholarship for a second-year student in the Respiratory Therapy Program at Indiana University Northwest. Other scholarship opportunities may be available through the Indiana Society and the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 74 credit hours to include 20 credit hours of prerequisite course work, 44 credit hours of professional course work, and 10 credit hours of course work to fulfill graduation requirements. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies.

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