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Apr 06, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog
Respiratory Care A.A.S.
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School: Health Sciences and Wellness
Academic Dept: Respiratory Care
HEGIS: 5215
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC)
264 Precision Boulevard
Telford, TN 37690
817-283-2835
www.coarc.com Program Description
The Respiratory Care A.A.S. program at Westchester Community College equips students with the skills and experience to support critical life-saving treatments in healthcare settings. Students in this program train to work directly with patients, managing respiratory therapies and conducting diagnostic evaluations, often within high-stakes environments like emergency rooms and intensive care units. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), the program combines classroom instruction with clinical experience at local hospitals, preparing students to meet New York State requirements for respiratory care licensure. Upon graduation, students are ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care as entry-level respiratory therapists. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will: - Demonstrate the ability to read prescriptions correctly, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess accurately a patient’s condition.
- Demonstrate the ability to recommend appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using patient data from laboratory and physiologic evaluations.
- Demonstrate the ability to inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
- Demonstrate the ability to monitor correctly a patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult.
Program Requirements
69 credits are required for the degree: - General Education - 21 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 48 credits
General Education Requirements - 21 Credits Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses . Required Degree Courses - 48 credits Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Minimum Total Credits: 69Career Opportunities
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