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R.R.T.-to-B.S. Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care

Area/Typical Course Title

Minimum

Semester Credit

SCIENCE* **

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Microbiology

Chemistry

Physics

Computer Fundamentals

4-8

3
19-23

MATHEMATICS

College Algebra or Higher Mathematics

COMMUNICATIONS

Speech

LIBERAL ARTS

English Composition
American History or U. S. Government
Western Civilization or World History

6
3
6
15

FINE ARTS Art, Music or Theater Art	3
HUMANITIES Philosophy, Political Science, Literature, or Humanities	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology	3 3 6
ELECTIVES (Variable, but minimum total SC must equal 66SC)	11-15
TOTAL	66-70

*Sciences courses must be suitable for science or health professions majors and include a laboratory.

***Anatomy and physiology courses must cover all body systems and include accompanying laboratory sections. At some colleges this requirement can be met with one course, at others two courses are required.

A final grade of “C” or better is required in each of the above courses. Documentation of successful completion is

required by the date of registration for the first semester.

Actual course titles may vary among institutions. Consult the department for academic counseling.

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Little Rock
Erna Boone, DrPH, RRT
4301 West Markham, # 737
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 526-4490

Batesville
Tom Jones, RRT
Respiratory Care Program
PO Box 3350
Batesville, AR 72503
(870) 612-2064

Texarkana
Karen Diles, MEd, RRT
300 East 6th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-6032