ASAST in Respiratory Care Credit Distribution
ASAST in Respiratory Care Credit Distribution
| Subject Area/Category | Credits |
| I. General Education Requirements | 30 |
| A. English Composition | 6 |
| B. Humanities | 6 |
| C. Social Sciences | 6 |
| D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 12 |
| Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above* | (6) |
| General physics or general chemistry | (6) |
| II. Area of Study: Respiratory Care | 21 |
| A. Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 |
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| B. Microbiology | 3 |
| C. Respiratory Therapy | 15 |
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| III. Free Electives | 9 |
| A. Computer Requirement | 3 |
| B. Free Electives | 6 |
| Total | 60 credits |
*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.
Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:
Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Intermediate and Precalculus Algebra
• One full year of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Anatomy and Physiology
• 3 credits of Computer Concepts
Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.
