Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Respiratory Therapy Program at Southern University at Shreveport is designed so students can complete the professional courses within a 2-year period. Students gains hands on experience at hospitals, specialty areas in addition to classroom and laboratory training. Professional courses will focus on preparing students to provide respiratory care services in general, critical care, and long-term care. Graduates of the program can become Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) by passing the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE).
Program Admission Requirements
- Meet the general admissions criteria of the University.
- Complete an application for admission along with an application fee.
- Official transcripts from other colleges or universities attended.
- Achieve an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in previous college course work and currently be in good academic standing without academic probation or suspension.
- Pass a criminal background check submitted through the Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Must have receive an official acceptance letter into the clinical program.
Program Progression
- Maintain continuous enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy curriculum sequence.
- Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all professional courses.
- Maintain current certification in CPR for health professionals.
- Provide a negative background check.
- Successfully complete the Respiratory Therapy Exit Examination at the end of first year course work. Students with less than successful completion will be remediated and allowed one (1) retake.
Non-Progression in the Respiratory Therapy Program
A student who does not achieve a C or better in any Respiratory Therapy course may not continue in the program sequence. In order to achieve progression status after failure to earn a grade of C or better in a Respiratory Therapy course, the course can be repeated. The students must achieve a grade of C or better in all remaining courses throughout the program’s curriculum in order to continue progression.
Pre-Requisites
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Social/Behavioral Science Elective:*
*Louisiana Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.16 provides the following definition and examples for the area of Social Science: (e.g., Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science).
*The Louisiana Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.16 provides the following definition and examples for the area of Behavioral Science: (e.g., Psychology, Sociology).
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| RESP-121S | | 3 |
| RESP-123S | Clin Appl and Procedures II | 3 |
| RESP-129S | Pulmonary Disease | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Summer Semester
| RESP-130S | | 1 |
| RESP-240S | | 2 |
| RESP-139S | Pulmonary Disease II | 2 |
| - | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Humanities Elective:*
*Louisiana Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.16 provides the following definition and examples for the area of Social Science: (e.g., Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science).
*The Louisiana Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.16 provides the following definition and examples for the area of Behavioral Science: (e.g., Psychology, Sociology).
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| RESP-218S | | 1 |
| RESP-226S | | 3 |
| RESP-231S | | 3 |
| RESP-235S | | 3 |
| RESP-256S | Adv. Cardiopulmonary Phys | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
| RESP-230S | | 1 |
| RESP-262S | Clinical App & Procedures IV | 3 |
| RESP-276S | Advanced Review Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 72
Advisors: Claudine Matthews; Jonathan Holt; Contika Davis