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

Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care (RRT-to-BS option): The following 62 SC are required from a regionally accredited college or university and must fulfill all College of Health Related Professions requirements regarding acceptance of transfer credit.

Area/Typical Course Title

Minimum

Semester Credit

SCIENCE

Human Anatomy & Physiology (must cover all body systems)
   (4 SC if all body systems are covered)

Microbiology

Chemistry

Physics

Computer Fundamentals

 


8
 

4

4

4

3
19

MATHEMATICS

College Algebra or Higher Mathematics

  3

COMMUNICATIONS

Speech

2

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 62)

7-11


TOTAL


62

*Must be suitable for science or health profession majors.

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 preprofessional counseling.

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

Fulfillment of the preprofessional curriculum does not in itself insure admittance into the professional program (please see Application Procedures and Deadlines).

Students entering with a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university must complete the following requirements for a CHRP bachelor’s degree: (a) 32 SC in residence; (b) all program-specific mathematics and biological and physical science prerequisites; (c) all program-specific professional requirements; (d) if not completed as part of a previous degree program, a 3 SC college/university course in American history or national government, a 3 SC course in college algebra or higher level mathematics, and a 3 SC course in humanities.

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Little Rock 
Erna Boone, MEd, 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
Patrick Evans, MEd, RRT, RN
300 East 6th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-6054

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