Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways

College

College of Health Professions, Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Jefferson Online

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Format

Online

Credits

50 - 60

Starting Term

Rolling

Enrollment Options

Full Time, Part Time

Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pathway Overview

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

 

TOTAL CREDITS

60

 

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 - learn more about the program.