Accelerated BS in Health Sciences—Health Professions Pathways
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Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pathway
Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat patients with lung and heart problems. They administer medications, manage airways and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Respiratory therapists play a critical role in healthcare and work in emergency rooms, intensive care units, nursing homes, outpatient clinics and even sleep centers.
In the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Respiratory Therapy pathway program, students will complete all prerequisite coursework required to enter a BS in Respiratory Therapy program.
Students who successfully complete the Pre-Respiratory Therapy pathway will be able to transition into the Jefferson’s Entry Into Practice BS in Respiratory Therapy which is offered in collaboration with National Jewish Health in Denver, among the top hospitals for respiratory care in the United States.
Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pathway Curriculum
The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Respiratory Therapy pathway consists of 60 credits of prerequisite coursework.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| CSSX 200 | Foundations for Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| CHMX 110/111 | Chemistry I/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 110/113 | Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 111/114 | Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 215/216 | Microbiology /Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 121/122 | Biology I/Lab | 4 |
| PHYX 151/152 OR BIOX 123/124 OR CHMX 112/114 | Algebra-based Physics I/Lab OR Biology II/Lab OR Chemistry II/Lab | 4 |
| MATX 120 OR MATX 154 | College Algebra OR Pre-calculus | 3 |
| STAX 211 | Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data | 3 |
| ENGX 110 | College Writing | 3 |
| COMX 240 OR COMX 375 | The Blog OR Public Relations | 3 |
| Option of: ENGX214, HISX112, HISX321, HUMX315, PHIL300 | Choose 2 course: Humanities Courses | 6 |
| PHLX 300 OR PHLX 222 | Healthcare Ethics OR Applied Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PSYX 101 | Fundamentals of Psychology | 3 |
| Option of: CLCX310, CLCX340, ECNX201, ECNX202, ECON231, HUMX310, SOCX101, SOCX310, SOCX401 | Choose 1 course: Social Science Course | 3 |
| HSCX 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCX 110 OR HSCX 201 | Introduction to Health Professions OR Human Disease and Treatment | 3 |
Entry Into Practice BS in Respiratory Therapy Curriculum
To progress to the professional phase of the Respiratory Therapy program students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications.
Pre-respiratory therapy students who meet the progression criteria into the professional program, are guaranteed admission in the BS in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program at Jefferson College of Health Professions.