Respiratory Therapy (RSP.APP) - Full Time - Fall Start

Program Outcomes - 2023-2024

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.

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses
ENG1510 Composition I 3
BIO1511 Life Science 4
or    
BIO1530 Biology I: Molecular and Cellular                                                                 4
MAT1100 *or higher MAT course 4
MDA1103 Medical Terminology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

MILESTONE: Attend the RSP Information Session

Year 1 - Winter

Courses
ENG1520 Composition II 3
BIO2630 Human Anatomy & Physiology I                                                               4
MDA1350 Medical Law and Ethics 3
CHE1000 Introductory Chemistry 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Summer I & II

Courses
BIO2640 Human Anatomy and Physiology II                                             4
PSY2510 Introduction to Psychology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses
BIO1570 Microbiology of Health and Disease                                                                                3
or    
BIO2710 Microbiology 4
Gen Ed MTA  Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-7

MILESTONE: Schedule, take, and pass HESI A2 exam (only two attempts allowed). Apply for admission to RSP.AASX with a counselor at the Southfield Campus.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses
   None  
  TOTAL CREDITS  0

MILESTONE: Admission decisions made.

Year 2 - Summer

Courses
   None  
  TOTAL CREDITS  0

Year 3 - Fall

Courses
RSP1220 Introduction to Respiratory Care 4
RSP2230 Cardiopulmonary Structure & Function                                 3
RSP2240 Pharmacology for Respiratory Therapy 3
  TOTAL CREDITS 10

Year 3 - Winter

Courses
RSP2250 Floor Therapy Equipment and Procedures                            4
RSP2260 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 2
RSP2290 Diagnostic Testing 3
  TOTAL CREDITS 9

Year 3 - Summer

Courses
RSP2310 Critical Care Management Procedures 4
RSP2320 Clinical Practice I                                                                          4
  TOTAL CREDITS 8

Year 4 - Fall

Courses
RSP2326 Clinical Practice II 6
RSP2350 Advance Clinical Applications                                          4
  TOTAL CREDITS  10

MILESTONE: Apply for graduation – occurs in class.

Year 4 - Winter

Courses
RSP2360 Clinical Practice III 6
RSP2370 Registry Review Seminar                                                 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  8
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Total Credits 86-87