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Jerin George Juby, DMgt, RRT
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Karsten Roberts, MSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Director of Clinical Education
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Entry Into Practice BS in Respiratory Therapy

A two-year Bachelor of Science program that occurs after a student has completed 60 credits of general education and prerequisite courses.

Program Goals

For Entry Into Practice BSRT Program
  • To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
  • To prepare leaders for the field of respiratory care by including curricular content with objectives related to the acquisition of skills in one or more of the following: management, education, research, and advanced clinical practice (which may include an area of clinical specialization).

Admission Prerequisites

Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission into the BS in Respiratory Therapy.

Prerequisite Course RequirementsSemester Credits    
Chemistry I w/ Lab4
Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab4
Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab4
Microbiology w/ Lab*4
Other Sciences*: Physics (strongly recommended but not required), Biology, Organic Chemistry, or upper-level biology or chemistry courses8
Mathematics (Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus)3
Statistics3
English or Writing Intensive6
Humanities: Philosophy, English, History, Art, Language6
Ethics3
Introduction to Psychology3
Social Science: Anthropology, economics, political science, sociology 3
Medical Terminology 3
General/Free Electives**6

Prerequisite Coursework Requirements:

  • All prerequisite courses are required to be completed at a regionally accredited institution before enrolling at Jefferson.
  • The majority of prerequisite courses should be completed at time of application.
  • Prerequisite courses are required to be completed with a grade of “C” or above.
  • Non-science prerequisite credit can be earned through standardized tests such as AP, IB and CLEP.
  • Credits are calculated on a semester scale; if courses are taken on a quarter scale, they may not be equivalent. Please contact your admissions counselor with any questions.

* The Science courses must be completed within 10 years of enrollment at Jefferson

**Acceptable elective courses are theory-based—not performance-based—coursework. We will not accept coursework that is remedial or review in nature, or courses taken as Pass/Fail.

Entry Into Practice Curriculum

Fall Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
RESP 300Orientation to Respiratory Therapy0
RESP 301Cardiopulmonary A&P3
RESP 303Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics w/lab4
RESP 305Respiratory Care Equipment. & Techniques w/lab4
RESP 307Respiratory Pharmacology3
 Total Credit Hours for Fall Semester14
Spring Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
RESP 309Clinical Practicum I - Introduction to RT3
RESP 311Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation w/lab4
RESP 315Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care w/lab4
RESP 317Resp. Care for Special Populations3
 Total Credit Hours for Spring Semester14
Summer Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
RESP 319Clinical Practicum II3
RESP 321Advanced Ventilator Management w/lab4
 Total Credit Hours for Summer Semester7

Fall Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
RESP 401Critical Care3
RESP 403Clinical Practicum III3
RESP 405Pulmonary Disease Management3
RESP 407Fundamental of Respiratory Care Research3
 Total Credit Hours for Fall Semester12
Spring Semester
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
RESP 409Current Issues in Respiratory Care3
RESP 411Clinical Practicum IV3
RESP 413 Exam Prep course1
RESP 415Teaching and Learning in Respiratory Care3
RESP 417Leadership and Management in Respiratory Care3
 Total Credit Hours for Spring Semester13
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