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.
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Major in Biology, BS
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CORE COURSES12 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
Total hours12 hours -
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Appendix 1. Foundations of Biology
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Foundations of Biology C- or Higher4 hours
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Foundations of Biology (with DWGRADE >= 1.7)
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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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After completion of the Phase I coursework, the student may graduate with a B.S. degree in Biology, Respiratory Therapy; however, the graduate 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 hours67 hours -