Biology, B.S. - Respiratory Therapy Option
The Respiratory Therapy program consists of three years study as a Biology/Respiratory Therapy major or two years study as an Allied Health Technology/Respiratory Therapy major at Millersville followed by a 19-month clinical training phase cosponsored by a regional hospital. At the end of their studies students are awarded the BS in Biology, Respiratory Therapy option or Allied Health Technology, Respiratory Therapy option. They are eligible to sit for the entry-level national certification examination, and when that is passed, the Clinical Simulation Exam. Persons already holding baccalaureate degrees may apply for admission into the clinical phase of the program as certification students.
Affiliated Faculty:
Ahmad, Masood; Medical Director
M.D., F.Sc., Pre-Medicine, Government College, Gujranwala, Pakistan, 1989; M.B., B.S., Nishtar Medical College, Multan, Pakistan, 1996. Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, 2004; Critical Care Medicine, 2007; Pulmonary Disease, 2010; Sleep Medicine, 2011
Chrissos, Elaine; Program Director
B.S.Ed., Millersville University, 1980; Millersville University Program in Respiratory Therapy, 1988; RRT, 1989, MS Northeastern University, 2022
Harleman, Jarrod; Director of Clinical Education
B.S., Millersville University Program in Respiratory Therapy, 2010; M.S., Misericordia University, 2016; RRT, 2011. Neonatal- Pediatric Specialist, 2011
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Major in Biology, BS
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CORE COURSES (C- or higher required)0 hours
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Foundations of Biology - See Appendix 1
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Cell and Developmental Biology
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Foundations of Genetics & Molecular Biology
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Option in Respiratory Therapy - See separate block
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Appendix 1. Foundations of Biology
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Foundations of Biology C- or Higher0 hours
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Foundations of Biology
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Concentration in Respiratory Therapy
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REQUIRED RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROFESSIONAL PHASE I
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Student must complete the Phase II coursework in order to be employed and certified as a respiratory therapist.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROFESSIONAL PHASE II
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Following completion of Phase II coursework, the student will receive a respiratory therapy certificate, which will permit them to seek employment as a respiratory therapist and qualifies them to take the certification exam.
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Total hours55 hours -
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Req Related for Biology, BS
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For Biology Majors the G2 block of the Liberal Arts Core will be fulfilled by your required related coursework.
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CHEMISTRY
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Organic Chemistry - Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:0 hours
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Option 1. Organic Chemistry I and II
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Organic Chemistry 1
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Organic Chemistry 2
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Option 2. Short Course in Organic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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MATHEMATICS FOR PRE-ATHL, RESP THER, OR PPOD
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Calculus I or Honors Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:4–5 hours
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Calculus 1
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Honors Calculus 1
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PHYSICS
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Physics 1 with Algebra or Calculus (C- minimum) - Choose 1 of the following:0 hours
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Physics 1 with Algebra
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Physics 1 with Calculus
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Total hours4–5 hours -