Respiratory Care, AAS

Location(s): Scott Community College, Muscatine Community College, Clinton Community College, Online

This program is partnered with Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) to offer a five term program in Respiratory Care. Start with the human body and how it functions, and grow from there. Learn the science of respiratory and cardiovascular systems and techniques to provide care to patients of all ages. Take some courses with us and the respiratory therapy education from NICC. Complete the program and take the National Board for Respiratory Care exam.

As an allied health specialist you play a crucial role on the healthcare team. Work closely with physcians to care for patients with breathing and heart conditions. Provide assessment, treatment, diagnostic testing, and rehab. Work in hospitals, clinics, home health, and more.

The Respiratory Care program awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree at the Peosta campus and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). For more information on the program, including academic and program requirements for application, please visit NICC’s catalog for Respiratory Care.

Program of Study

General Education Courses

Take these courses at EICC and transfer to NICC:

BIO 173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4.00
BIO 186 - Microbiology Credit(s): 4.00
PSY 111 - Intro to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts Credit(s): 3.00 (or a higher level transferrable math)
SDV 114 - Strategies for Academic Success Credit(s): 3.00 (will transfer in for SDV-179 that is required at NICC)

NICC Core Courses

Please see your advisor to work on applying and transferring to NICC for the completion of the program.

Visit NICC’s Respiratory Care to find more information.