Post-Professional Respiratory Therapy Degree Curriculum
As a practicing Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you can upgrade your skills and increase your employment options by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT). The field is changing to require advanced education, and we make the process convenient for working professionals.
PRE/CO-REQUESITES GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Written Communication above 1500 level | 6 |
| Mathematics above 1040 level | 6 |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| Natural and Physical Sciences | 6 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 30
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
The following professional courses will be required for completion.
NSU Post-Professional Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RRT 3014 | Advanced Patient Monitoring and Assessment | 3 |
| RRT 3015 | Critical Care Pathophysiology for Respiratory Therapy | 3 |
| RRT 3016 | Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology for Respiratory Therapy | 3 |
| RRT 3017 | Outpatient Services in Respiratory Therapy | 3 |
| RRT 3018 | Advanced Pharmacology in Respiratory Therapy | 3 |
| RRT 3020 | Quality Improvement in Health Care | 3 |
| RRT 3021 | Sleep Medicine | 3 |
| RRT 4005 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| RRT 4006 | Leadership and Management for Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RRT 4007 | Education Principles in Health Care | 3 |
| RRT 4009 | Legal and Ethical Considerations in Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RRT 4010 | Case Management Theory and Process | 3 |
| BHS 4031 | Statistics for Health Sciences | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 39
Practical Course Work and Experiences (2 Required)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RRT 4502 | Practicum | 3 |
| RRT 4505 | Scientific Investigation I | 3 |
| RRT 4506 | Internship | 3 |
| RRT 4507 | Scientific Investigation II | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 6
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION FROM THE BSRT
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Prerequisite General Education Courses | 30 |
| Total Professional Course Requirement | 39 |
| Total Practical Course Requirement | 6 |
| Total Block Grant Credit for current RRT | 45 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 120
OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATION IN MANAGEMENT
These courses can be taken in addition to the post-professional curriculum and required practical course work. Completion of the following (15 credits / 5 courses) will grant a specialization in Health Care Management in addition to the BSRT degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BHS 3155 | Conflict Management in Health Care | 3 |
| BHS 3161 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| BHS 3162 | Economics of Health Services | 3 |
| RRT 4103 | Strategic Planning and Organizational Development for Healthcare | 3 |
| RRT 4014 | Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
Course descriptions can be found in NSU's Undergraduate Student Catalog.