Dec 21, 2024

2021-2022 College Catalog

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Respiratory Care, AAS for Transfer to UAMS BS in Cardio-Respiratory Care

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About This Degree

This curriculum is designed for those who plan to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the University of Arkansas for Medical Science to complete a Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care.

NPC Mentor: Paul Lowe (Paul.Lowe@np.edu) 501-760-4187

Prerequisite NPC courses and/or developmental courses may need to be taken in addition to this suggested plan of study.

UAMS Pre-Admission Requirements:

Applicant must have earned the National Park College Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
Applicant must have a current NBRC RRT credential (or completion with 6 months from graduation if the student is a new graduate.)
Applicant must meet other University requirements

Please note: Completion of all Pre-Admission Requirements does not guarantee admission to the program

Contact Janice Ivers, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, for more information.
501 760 4289 or Janice.Ivers@np.edu

_{^{*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.}}

General Education Core - 31 Credit Hours

ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ENGLISH - 6 CREDIT HOURS
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
COMPUTER LITERACY - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits
CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
PRE-PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the following courses is required before admission to the Respiratory Care program:
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits
BIOL 2244 - Microbiology* 4 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* 4 Credits

Major Specific Courses - 46 Credit Hours

RESP 1103 - Foundations of Respiratory Care 3 Credits
RESP 1104 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits
RESP 1113 - Pulmonary Disease 3 Credits
RESP 1114 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics 4 Credits
RESP 1124 - Respiratory Equipment & Basic Therapeutics 4 Credits
RESP 2103 - Applications of Respiratory Care 3 Credits
RESP 2112 - Resuscitation Techniques 2 Credits
RESP 2114 - Critical Respiratory Care 4 Credits
RESP 2143 - Clinical Practicum I 3 Credits
RESP 2221 - Professional Development 1 Credits
RESP 2222 - Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care 2 Credits
RESP 2224 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care 4 Credits
RESP 2234 - Clinical Practicum II 4 Credits
RESP 2235 - Clinical Practicum III 5 Credits

77 Total Program Hours

Additional Hours

UAMS recognizes 77 NPC credit hours from this Associate of Applied Science degree.

UAMS will also accept the following NPC courses as Program Electives for a maximum of 101 transferable hours.

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION - 3 CREDIT HOURS
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
MATH 1293 - Introduction To Statistics* 3 Credits
FINE ARTS -3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
HUMANITIES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
PHIL 1123 - Introduction To Philosophy* 3 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UAMS

			Semester	Hours
CHPI	4310	Multicultural Health	Summer	3
RESP	4330	Research and Evaluation	Summer	3
RESP	4301	Healthcare Systems in America	Fall	3
RESP	4241	Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis	Fall	2
RESP	4342	Critical Care Practices	Fall	3
RESP	4140	Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care	Fall	1
RESP	4257	Literature Review	Fall	3
RESP	4700	Directed Study in Professional Practice	Spring	4
RESP	4146	Foundations of Respiratory Care Education	Spring	1
RESP	4244	Scholarship Project	Spring	1
RESP	4355	Leadership and Management	Spring	3
RESP	4452	Disease Management	Spring	3
			Total UAMS	30
			Total Hours	131

The NPC Honors Program

The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications.
Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.