2017-2018 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Respiratory Care Major (B.S.)


A full-time program culminating in a bachelor of science degree with a major in respiratory care, this program will prepare graduates to be advanced respiratory therapists for assessment and treatment of patients with heart and lung problems. In addition to hospital-based care, graduates will also be prepared to assist in the prevention of cardiopulmonary disease, and the management, care, and rehabilitation of patients with chronic disease. This program will prepare students to sit for the national board exam and obtain a license to practice. It is also an excellent option for those interested in preparing for admission to other health profession graduate degree programs.

Required Courses


General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education - Distribution Areas: 24 Credits


  • Natural and Computational Sciences (typically three courses) (8):

CHEM 108  and CHEM 109  

PHYS 100  

  • Social Sciences (choose one course from the following) (4):

COMS 221 , PSYC 101 , SOCI 100  

  • Mathematics (two courses) (8): 

MATH 110  and MATH 210  

Respiratory Care Major: 82 Credits


Total Required Credits: 128