Program: RST.AS - Associate in Science Degree
A degree in Respiratory Care is for individuals who like to help people of all ages recover from serious illness and who enjoy working with high tech equipment. All major courses taught at Rutgers in Newark.
Recommended Course Sequence
Middlesex County College Coursework - All Science coursework within this grouping must be completed by January 15th of the year that you plan to enter the Rutgers University - School of Health Professions - to begin coursework in the major. All other coursework within this grouping must be completed by May 7th of the year that you plan to enter the Rutgers University - School of Health Professions - to being coursework in the major.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program - Clinical Phase
Maintenance of cumulative grade point average of 2.75 while in the Respiratory Care Program. Must achieve a “C+” grade or better in all Respiratory Care courses and a grade of “C” in science courses in order to progress in the curriculum. May retake a Respiratory Care or science course only once and obtain a passing grade. The passing grade for a Respiratory Care course is a minimum of “C+” and a minimum of “C” in a science course.
Currently, all Respiratory Care Courses (RST) are offered only at the Rutgers campus in Newark. In order to continue to the clinical phase of the Respiratory Care Courses, student must have completed almost all the major science and General Education courses prior to the summer session. All RST courses are assessed the Rutgers - SHRP tuition and fee rates.
They learn the latest techniques used to diagnose, treat and prevent cardiopulmonary disorders among infants, children and adults. Students also learn the work skills needed to get and maintain a satisfying job in the fast-paced health care environment.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a “C” or better in high school laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry and algebra II. As a result of the student’s performance on the College’s placement test, he or she may need developmental coursework. All developmental coursework must be completed before the student is considered for admission to the program.
The Statewide Transfer Agreement for New Jersey ensures that students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college will have those credits fully transferable to a New Jersey public four-year institution, will have completed half of the credits required for a basic four-year degree and will have completed all of the lower division general education requirements. In addition, articulation agreements with private institutions may provide similar transfer provisions. Students should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Students can complete the degree in two years. They must register for the summer session at the end of their first year.
He or she must meet the academic standards of progress outlined on the next page to stay in the program.