Respiratory Therapy (HSC.RSP.AAS)
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
- Students will use critical thinking to assimilate the knowledge from their theoretical courses with the practice of respiratory therapy.
- Students will apply clinical judgment and decision making skills to select and render appropriate patient care.
- Students can apply fundamental scientific principles and methods to understand the impacts of scientific research and technology.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Full Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
Year 1 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| ENG 1510 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENG 1510E | Composition I Enhanced | 4 |
| or ENG 1510S | Composition I with Support | 6 |
| BIO 1511 | Life Science | 4 |
| or BIO 1530 | Biology I: Molecular and Cellular | 4 |
| **MDA 1103 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 2510 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 |
MILESTONE: All required supportive courses must be completed with a "C" or higher. Attend the RSP Information Session. Schedule, take, and pass HESI A2 exam (only two attempts allowed).
Year 1 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| BIO 1570 | Microbiology of Health and Disease | 3 |
| or *BIO 2710 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 2630 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 1520 | Composition II | 3 |
| **MDA 1350 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| GenEd | Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13-14 |
Note: *BIO 2710 requires BIO 1530 and CHE 1000.
Note: **Bold courses may be taken before or during the first two semesters of the RSP Program.
MILESTONE: Apply for admission to RSP.AASX with a counselor at the Royal Oak Campus by May 1. Cumulative GPA for program entry is 2.5 or higher.
Year 1 - Summer
| Courses | Credits | |
| GenEd | Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 |
| BIO 2640 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 7 |
MILESTONE: Admission to the Fall cohort is dependent upon successful completion of these courses. The background check, fingerprinting and drug screening will take place during this time.
Year 2 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| RSP 1220 | Introduction to Respiratory Care | 4 |
| RSP 2230 | Cardiopulmonary Structure and Function | 3 |
| RSP 2240 | Pharmacology for Respiratory Therapy | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 10 |
MILESTONE: All required supportive courses must be completed with a "C" or higher.
Year 2 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| RSP 2250 | Floor Therapy Equipment and Procedures | 5 |
| RSP 2260 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RSP 2290 | Diagnostic Testing | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 11 |
Year 2 - Summer
| Courses | Credits | |
| RSP 2310 | Critical Care Equipment and Procedures | 5 |
| RSP 2320 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 |
Year 3 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| RSP 2326 | Clinical Practice II | 6 |
| RSP 2350 | Advanced Clinical Applications | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 11 |
MILESTONE: Apply for graduation – occurs in class.
Year 3 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| RSP 2360 | Clinical Practice III | 6 |
| RSP 2370 | Registry Review Seminar | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 8 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 82-83 |