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Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science - Cardio-Respiratory Care Science

 

Student Learning Outcomes
The Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program will prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).
  1. Provide safe, quality, evidenced-based respiratory care to patients in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
  2. Exhibit professionalism and interpersonal communication skills in the healthcare setting when working with members of the interprofessional team, the patient, and the patient’s support persons.
  3. Use critical thinking to assess for, interpret, apply and evaluate relevant clinical information to care for patients in the role of a respiratory therapist.
  4. Demonstrate technical proficiency consistent with best practices in all the skills necessary to fulfill the role as a respiratory therapist.
Great Basin College offers a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science Cardio-Respiratory Care Science. Great Basin College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
 
The Associate of Applied Science Cardio-Respiratory program (CoARC program number 200672) at Great Basin College at the Elko, Winnemucca, and Reno locations hold Provisional Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self-Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.
 
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). 264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN 37690 (817) 283.2835. View the public information disclosed by the CoARC regarding this program at https://coarc.com/ students/programmatic-outcomes-data/.
 
The mission of Great Basin College’s AAS—Cardio- Respiratory Care Science program is to provide an accessible, student-centered, post-secondary respiratory therapy education that prepares graduates for entry level respiratory therapy practice in a variety of structured healthcare settings. The curriculum integrates courses in respiratory therapy with general education requirements. Laboratory and clinical experience are offered at the college, local hospitals, long-term care centers, and community health facilities.
 
Enrollment in the program is limited, and students are admitted only in the fall semester. Selection is made using a point system. Additional points will be awarded for veteran applicants and students in the CTE pathway program.
 
Non-respiratory therapy and pre-respiratory therapy students may not take any of the courses that begin with the CRS designation prior to admission to the AAS degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program. Students who have declared cardio-respiratory care science as their major are designated as pre-respiratory therapy students. Students who have applied for and been accepted into the Associate of Applied Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program are designated respiratory therapy students.
 
Students who do not have an ACT or SAT score and who have not started the English and mathematics
requirements, must complete the English/ mathematics placement tests. There is no charge for this test, and it must be taken prior to enrolling in prerequisite courses. The placement tests are available at the Academic Success Center and at GBC centers. For more information and testing times, call 775.327.2247.
 
Year of admission to the Associate in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program determines catalog year and course requirements.
 
The GBC AAS Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program will not recognize completed anatomy or physiology courses older than five years or repeated more than three times.
Questions about the AAS in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program or the application process can be directed to the School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health at 775.327.2317.
 
Admission to Associate of Applied Science in Cardio- Respiratory Care Science
College courses taken at another institution will be evaluated by the admissions and records office for transfer and acceptance. All courses must have been completed
 
at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. All previous coursework must be submitted from the institution where it was completed as an official transcript. Transcript copies are not accepted. Respiratory therapy courses taken at another institution will not be recognized. Prior work experience will not count toward completion of any CRS coursework.
 
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have earned an Associate of Applied Science in Cardio- Respiratory Care Science. Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program graduates are eligible to take the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
 
Graduation from an accredited program is only one of the requirements and does not mean automatic licensure as a respiratory therapist.
The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners requires all applicants for Respiratory Therapy licenses to answer screening questions. These questions address criminal convictions, discipline in another state, chemical dependency, and medical and mental health conditions. In addition, all applicants must submit their fingerprints for an FBI and State of Nevada criminal background check. For more information, visit https://medboard.nv.gov/ or call Toll Free: 888.890.8210.
 
AAS in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science Program Requirements
Students must provide evidence of a satisfactory physical examination within the preceding six months, validating the following psychomotor requirements:
  • Assess clients through auscultation, percussion, palpation, and other diagnostic maneuvers.
  • Manipulate equipment necessary to assist the individual, family, and/or group to desired outcomes.
  • Lift and move individuals and/or groups of individuals to provide safe care and emergency treatment.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Perform independently of others.
  • Possess cognitive abilities of measure, calculate dosages, reason, analyze, and synthesize.
Additional Fees
Respiratory therapy students follow the fee schedule and refund policy described on page 67. In addition to tuition there are other costs specific to the Associate of Applied Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science program.
These fees are subject to change. A differential fee is an additional fee for students enrolled in all AAS— Cardio- Respiratory Care courses. Students in this program will also have a distance education fee that applies to IAV, online, and hybrid classes. An approximation of the additional expenses include:
Fee Amount
Textbooks and online access fees $2,500
Lab fees per credit $90
Uniforms, shoes, equipment, and supplies $300
Student Background Check and Drug Screening (required for clinical rotation) minimum $95.50
Immunizations $300
Testing Fee (NBRC Testing Center) $200
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners licensing fee $300
FBI background check and fingerprints $51.50
Physical Examination Individual amount
Health Insurance Individual amount
Watch with a second hand Individual amount
Travel to clinical facilities Individual amount
Graduation uniform

$30 - $50
Kettering Exam Seminar Prep $345
Platinum Planner $70
 
Requirements for Application
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher on any previous college coursework.
  • Minimum grade of C or higher in any courses applied to the AAS Cardio-Respiratory Care program.
  • Completed applications for both GBC and the Cardio-Respiratory Care Program must be received by admissions and records no later than 5 p.m., May 31st.
More detailed information about the admission process will be provided in the application packet.
Student selection and admission is completed one time per year. Preference is given to GBC service area students. Applicants not selected for the program will not be carried forward to the next year’s program and must re-apply and meet the requirements prevailing at the time.
 
AAS in Cardio-Respiratory Care Course Requirements
In order to maintain good standing in the AAS in Cardio- Respiratory Care program, a student must:
  • Maintain a minimum grade of C (e.g., 76% or better) in all respiratory therapy courses,
  • Comply with requirements set forth in the Associate of Applied Science Cardio-Respiratory Care program student handbook.
  • Attain a minimum grade of C or higher in any non-cardio-respiratory care course applied to the Associate of Applied Science Cardio-Respiratory Care degree.
Prerequisite Requirements
 
One course required  
Course # Course Title Credits
MATH 120 Fund of College Math 3 Credits
MATH 120E Fund of College Math Expanded 3 Credits
MATH 126 Precalculus I 3 Credits
MATH 126E Precalculus I Expanded 3 Credits
STAT 152 Intro to Statistics 3 Credits
 
Biology Requirement (BIOL 100 or BIOL 190 is a science department requirement to be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 223)
Course # Course Title Credits
BIOL 100 General Biology/Non Major 3 Credits
BIOL 190 Intro Cell/Molecular Biology 4 Credits
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credits
BIOL 224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credits
BIOL 251 General Microbiology 4 Credits
  
 

General Education Requirements

English/Communications (two courses required):  ENG 100 or ENG 101 and ENG 102 or ENG 107 and 108

Course # Course Title Credits
ENG 100 Composition-Enhanced 5 Credits
ENG 101 Composition I 3 Credits
ENG 102 Composition II 3 Credits
ENG 107 Tech Communications I 3 Credits
ENG 108 Tech Communications II 3 Credits

Science (one course required)

Course # Course Title Credits
ANTH 102 Physical Anthropology 3 Credits
AST 101 General Astronomy 3 Credits
BIOL 100 General Biology/Non Major 3 Credits
BIOL 190 Intro Cell/Molecular Biology 4 Credits
CHEM 100 Molecules/Life Modrn Wrld 3 Credits
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Credits
ENV 100 Humans and the Environment 3 Credits
GEOG 103 Physical Geog Earth Environmnt 3 Credits
GEOL 101 Exploring Planet Earth 3-4 Credits
NUTR 121 Human Nutrition 3 Credits
PHYS 100 Introductory Physics 3 Credits
PHYS 107 Technical Physics I 3 Credits
PHYS 151 Gen Physics I 4 Credits

Humanities or Fine Arts (one course required)

Course # Course Title Credits
ART 100 Visual Foundations 3 Credits
ART 101 Drawing I 3 Credits
ART 107 Design Fundmntls I (2-D) 3 Credits
ART 160 Art Appreciation 3 Credits
ENG 203 Intro to Literary Study 3 Credits
ENG 205 Intro to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 223 Themes of Literature 3 Credits
FIS 100 Introduction to Film 3 Credits
FREN 111 First Year French I 3-4 Credits
FREN 112 First Year French II 3-4 Credits
HIST 208 World History I 3 Credits
HIST 209 World History II 3 Credits
HUM 101 Intro to Humanities I 3 Credits
HUM 210 Communicating Diversity 3 Credits
MUS 101 Music Fundamentals 3 Credits
MUS 121 Music Appreciation 3 Credits
PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3 Credits
PHIL 102 Critical Thinking 3 Credits
PHIL 135 Introduction to Ethics 3 Credits
SPAN 111 First Year Spanish I 3 Credits
SPAN 112 First Yr Spanish II 3 Credits
SPAN 211 Second Year Spanish I 3 Credits
THTR 100 Introduction to Theatre 3 Credits
THTR 105 Introduction to Acting I 3 Credits
THTR 121 Stage Makeup 3 Credits
THTR 204 Theatre Technology I 3 Credits
WELD 200 Metal Art 3 Credits

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions:  HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101

Course # Course Title Credits
HIST 101 U.S. History to 1877 3 Credits
HIST 102 U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credits
PSC 101 Intro American Politics 3 Credits

Social Science

Course # Course Title Credits
PSY 101 Gen Psychology 3 Credits

Human Relations

Course # Course Title Credits
HMS 200 Ethics in Human Services 3 Credits

Technology (embedded into cardiorespiratory curriculum)

Program Requirements

Course # Course Title Credits
CRS 100 Intro to Resp Care & Procedure 4 Credits
CRS 115 Clinical Practicum I 4 Credits
CRS 116 Respiratory Pharmacology 3 Credits
CRS 123 Respiratory Care Assessment 3 Credits
CRS 124 Adv Pract Resp Care and Proc 4 Credits
CRS 125 Clinical Practicum II 4 Credits
CRS 215 Clinical Practicum III 4 Credits
CRS 216 Continuity of Resp Care 3 Credits
CRS 218 Resp Diagnostics and Lab 4 Credits
CRS 219 Neonate/Peds Resp Care and Lab 4 Credits
CRS 223 Exam Seminar and Preparation 1 Credits
CRS 225 Clinical Practicum IV 4 Credits

Suggested Course Sequence

Course Credits
English/Communications* 3-5
CRS 100 4
CRS 123 3
CRS 116 3
PSC 101 3
TOTAL 16-18

*Choose with advisor

Course Credits
English/Communications* 3
CRS 115 4
CRS 124 4
CRS 125 4
HMS 200 3
TOTAL 18
*Choose with advisor

 

Course Credits
CRS 125 4
CRS 215 4
TOTAL 8

 

Course Credits
PSY 101 3
PHIL 102 3
CRS 216 3
CRS 219 4
CRS 223 1
CRS 225 4
TOTAL 18