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Graduates of this program would be practicing Registered Respiratory Therapists with an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Respiratory Care. This program allows them to upgrade this AS in Respiratory Care to a BS degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences. Many Respiratory Care employers state a preference for Respiratory Therapists with a baccalaureate degree, so obtaining this degree may increase their opportunities for employment. In addition, many clinical sites, such as hospitals, have clinical ladders that require that a therapist obtain a baccalaureate before they can advance to the top positions of the clinical ladder. Many positions in respiratory care education, management, marketing, and case management require a minimum of a baccalaureate degree, so graduates of this program would be eligible to apply for such positions that they cannot with just the AS.

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Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program, including course requirements, GPA and the application process.

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ALL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF "C"

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GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.

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CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).

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This program is only offered Fully Online.  A Baccalaureate degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences (BSCS) will provide the Registered Respiratory Therapist, who has completed the Associate of Science (AS) in Respiratory Care, the opportunity to keep pace with the advancement and requirements of the profession. This program will provide a broader based curriculum that will lead to advanced credentials, as well as, professional growth and development in leadership, management, education and research. 

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Estimated total program cost: $9,917.65 

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Detailed program cost information can be found in the College's Academic Catalog.

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Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program, including course requirements, GPA and the application process.

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ALL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF "C"

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GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.

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CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).

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Graduates of this program would be practicing Registered Respiratory Therapists with an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Respiratory Care. This program allows them to upgrade this AS in Respiratory Care to a BS degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences. Many Respiratory Care employers state a preference for Respiratory Therapists with a baccalaureate degree, so obtaining this degree may increase their opportunities for employment. In addition, many clinical sites, such as hospitals, have clinical ladders that require that a therapist obtain a baccalaureate before they can advance to the top positions of the clinical ladder. Many positions in respiratory care education, management, marketing, and case management require a minimum of a baccalaureate degree, so graduates of this program would be eligible to apply for such positions that they cannot with just the AS.

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The current SMPs are not accepting all allowable course options, updating to add BSC 2010/L and chemistry wild card.

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The associate level Respiratory Care program’s Advisory Committee, which includes the medical director, numerous respiratory care managers from local hospitals, and other stakeholders in the Respiratory Care community have been extensively involved in the planning and development of this program. Their efforts include, but are not limited to, delivery format, course selection, and course content. This plans for this program were also discussed with the Florida Society of Respiratory Care (FSRC), the Florida Respiratory Leadership Network (FRLN) and some members of the Florida Respiratory Educator’s Network (FREN).\nThe following external planning meetings were held:\n09-01-2016 Meeting with Dean Ludwig from HCC, Dean Leif Penrose from HCC, Gina Ricard and Steve Hardt regarding collaboration on baccalaureate RT program.\n11-18-2016 Meeting with HCC Respiratory Care Program Advisory Committee meeting regarding collaboration on baccalaureate RT program. Committee votes unanimously to support collaboration.\n8-3-2018 Florida Respiratory Leadership Network group to discuss the RRT as entry level. Discussion regarding specific requirements for the baccalaureate were also discussed.\n3-22-2019 Florida Respiratory Educators Network via Skype. Discussed the future of the RT baccalaureate in Florida.\n05-3-2019 Florida respiratory Leadership working group teleconference to discuss the RRT as the entry level for licensure in Florida and possible steps to advance the RT baccalaureate in Florida.\n06-06-2019 Florida Respiratory Leadership working group teleconference to discuss the future of the RT baccalaureate in Florida.\n06-14-2019 Florida Respiratory Leadership Group workgroup meeting to discuss the RT baccalaureate in Florida.\n07-12-2019 Committee on Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (COBGRTE) via Skype. 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As the profession of Respiratory Care continued moving toward the Baccalaureate degree in cardiopulmonary services, SPC planned, developed, and reviewed additional upper division courses in Respiratory Care, and authorized the development of RET 4524 Patient Education and Disease and RET 4910 Respiratory Care Capstone in 2018, and these courses are currently completing the final review process. The development of this courses and this sub plan resulted from the ongoing efforts of SPC leaders within the discipline of Respiratory Care, faculty and leadership within the College of Health Services Administration, Curriculum, and Senior management.\nThe following internal planning meetings were held:\n8-26-2014 Meeting with Drs. Ludwig, Trede and Steve Hardt to discuss the possibility of the baccalaureate becoming the entry level degree for the profession, and the impact that would have on the existing RT sub plan.\n09-05-2016 SPC Respiratory Care Program Advisory Committee Meeting. Discussion regarding baccalaureate program. Committee in unanimous support.\n05-31-2017 Meeting with Dean Rebecca Ludwig and SPC General Counsel regarding collaboration with HCC on baccalaureate RT program.\n11-03-2017 Meeting with Drs. Ludwig, Cooper, Crawford and Steve Hardt regarding collaboration with HCC baccalaureate RT program. Discussion held regarding SPC developing the required new RT courses as HCC cannot offer upper division curriculum per their SACS charter.\n01-10-2018 Meeting with Drs. Woods and Trede to discuss, amongst other things, a possible transition in the RT Baccalaureate program.\n1-23-2018 Steve Hardt and Cara Sebastian met to discuss a potential marketing plan for an RT baccalaureate.\n1-30-2018 Steve Hardt and Cara Sebastian met to further discuss a potential marketing plan for an RT baccalaureate.\n08-23-2018 Meeting with Steve Hardt and Dean Stentiford regarding the structure and promotion on an upper division baccalaureate RT program\n09-9-2018 Meeting with Angela Ashe to discuss a specific curriculum plan for a proposed baccalaureate degree in respiratory care.\n09-13-2018 Meeting with Angela Ashe to discuss a specific curriculum plan for a proposed baccalaureate degree in respiratory care.\n09-17-2018 Meeting with Steve Hardt and Dean Stentiford regarding the structure and promotion on an upper division baccalaureate RT program.\n10-5-2018 Meeting with Steve Hardt and Dean Stentiford regarding the structure and promotion on an upper division baccalaureate RT program.\n10-31-2018 SPC Respiratory Care Advisory Committee Meeting.\n01-31-2019 Meeting with Dr. Cooper, Deanna Stentiford, Angela Ashe and Steve Hardt regarding the structure of an upper division baccalaureate RT program.\n10-8-2019 Meeting with Deanna Stentiford and Steve Hardt to discuss transitioning the existing RT sub plan to a BS degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences.\n10-21-2019 Meeting with Sabrina Crawford and Djuan Fox regarding logistics for advanced or alternative pathways programs for RTs with degrees in disciplines other than Respiratory Care.","PROGRAM_SUMMARY":"

This program is only offered Fully Online.  A Baccalaureate degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences (BSCS) will provide the Registered Respiratory Therapist, who has completed the Associate of Science (AS) in Respiratory Care, the opportunity to keep pace with the advancement and requirements of the profession. This program will provide a broader based curriculum that will lead to advanced credentials, as well as, professional growth and development in leadership, management, education and research. 

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Estimated total program cost: $9,917.65 

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Detailed program cost information can be found in the College's Academic Catalog.

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