Respiratory Care
Overview
Respiratory Care is a unique, four-year program of study designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Bible and theology and the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to care for patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. A qualified graduate are eligible to take credentialing exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Respiratory Care coursework is offered through a cooperative agreement with the Northeast Iowa Community University.
In addition to meeting the Bible/Theology major outcomes, the student will meet the outcomes established by Northeast Iowa Community University for the A.A.S. Respiratory Care program. See the NICC website at www.nicc.edu for up-to-date program requirements and outcomes.
- Meet all admission requirements of Emmaus University.
- Complete application for admission to Northeast Iowa Community University.
- Declare intent to pursue the cooperative program in Respiratory Care.
- Meet all Respiratory Care program admission requirements of Northeast Iowa Community University.
- At the beginning of the sophomore year, apply for entrance into the Bible/Theology program.
- Pay all applicable fees for this major as determined by the Business office and published in the annual statement of fees
- Complete a minimum of 130.5 semester credit hours.
- A 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a passing grade in all required courses.
- At least 36 semester credit hours must be earned at Emmaus.
- At least 36 semester credit hours must be earned at Northeast Iowa Community University.
- Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
- Complete all program and graduation requirements of Northeast Iowa Community University.
- Meet course requirements in the following areas:
- Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102)
- Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104)
- New Testament Survey (BT 106)
- Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BT 120)
- Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)
- Biblical Hermeneutics (BT 220)
- Praxis of Interpretation (BT 320)
- Biblical and Practical Theology of Transformation (BT 352)
- Two of the following Theology Electives (6 credits):
- God, Creation, and Sin (BT 221)
- Christ, Holy Spirit, and Salvation (BT 321)
- Church and Final Things (BT 331)
- Servant Leader Training Seminar (CCS 115)
- Servant Leader Training (CCS 120)
- Chapel (CCS 110)
- Microbiology & Lab (BIO:183/184)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS/PALS) (HSC:136)
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques I (RCP:271)
- Respiratory Therapy Science I (RCP:320)
- Pulmonary Pathology (RCP:352)
- Respiratory Science II (RCP:460)
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques II (RCP:540)
- Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapy (RCP:600)
- Respiratory Care Professional (RCP:810)
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques IV (RCP:820)
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques V (RCP:831)
- Innovations in Respiratory Care (RCP:840)
Courses at Northeast Iowa Community University.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO:168)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO:173)
- Fundamentals of Speech (COM 112)
- Fundamental Computer Literacy (CS 101)
- English Composition (ENG 101)
- Introduction to Literature (ENG 102)
- Transitions Seminar (FND 101)
- Western Civilization 1 or 2 (HIS 131/132) or American History 1 or 2 (HIS 235/236)
- Christian Life and Worldview* (HUM 111)
- University Mathematics (MAT 140)
- Introduction to Psychology (PSY 111)
- General Studies Elective (3 credits)
- Humanities Elective (3 credits)
*meets Bible-Related requirement
Courses at Northeast Iowa Community University.
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