| DEPARTMENT
OF CARDIORESPIRATORY CARE |
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| Chair: William Wojciechowski
(251) 434-3405 |
| Medical Director: Ronald Allison |
| Professors: Chang, Op’t Holt |
| Associate Professor: Wojciechowski |
| Senior Clinical Instructor: Pruitt |
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Department
of Cardiorespiratory Care web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/crc |
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| The University of South
Alabama offers a complete program in Cardiorespiratory
Care leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.
The curriculum provides a broad education in liberal
arts and basic sciences and an in-depth study
in respiratory therapy and non-invasive cardiovascular technology. The program is fully
accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of
Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and
the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care (CoARC). Upon graduation students are eligible
to sit for the National Board for Respiratory
Care Examination for entry into practice. |
| The curriculum is divided
into two components: the Pre-Professional Component
and the Professional Component. |
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| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT |
| The Pre-Professional Component
(freshman and sophomore years) may be completed
in two years and consists of 68 semester hours
of prescribed and elective course work. |
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| PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT |
| The Professional Component
(junior and senior years) consists of two years
of academic and clinical study in Cardiorespiratory
Care. The program includes one summer term between
the junior and senior years. All candidates must
have satisfied the requirements of the Pre-Professional
Component to qualify for admission to the Professional
Component. Enrollment
into the Pre-Professional Component as a Cardiorespiratory
Care major does NOT automatically assure the student
admission to the Professional Component. Enrollment
in the Professional Component is limited and admission
is based on academic record and aptitude for a
career in respiratory therapy and non-invasive cardiovascular technology as evidenced
by personal qualifications such as character and
motivation. |
| Students will be required
to complete formal application to the Professional
Component. The application process normally begins
in the spring semester of the sophomore year. |
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| PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING CURRICULUM |
| The Cardiorespiratory Care
curriculum is a problem-based curriculum. This
instructional methodology requires students to
be active participants in the learning process.
This method of teaching is used to develop and
improve the students’ problem-solving abilities. |
| In the curriculum, students
work in groups (5-7 students) and solve case studies
under the direction of faculty members. Students
assume the major responsibility for resolving
the problems in the case studies by utilizing
a variety of resources. |
| This approach to learning
emphasizes self-direction, independent thinking,
decision-making, information gathering, and problem
solving. All of these skills are needed to succeed
in the clinical setting. Students also develop
and improve communication skills through this
process, as they interact with fellow students,
instructors, and other health care personnel.
Students learn the value of working together as
a team through the small group process. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT |
| 1. |
Completed
application form with
appropriate application fee submitted
no later than March 15 of the year for which
admission is requested. (Late applications
will be evaluated based on individual circumstances.) |
| 2. |
A
minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade-point
average in the science prerequisites. |
| 3.
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A
minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade-point
average in the Pre-Professional Component. |
| 4.
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A
personal interview with the Cardiorespiratory
Care Admissions Committee. |
| 5. |
Tour of hospital |
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR
IN CARDIORESPIRATORY CARE |
| Successful completion of
134 semester hours of Pre-Professional and Professional
course work as specified below. |
| I. Pre-Professional
Component |
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| Area I
- Written Composition |
(6) |
| EH 101, EH 102 |
3,3 |
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| Area II
- Humanities & Fine Arts |
(12) |
| CA 110 |
3 |
| ARH 100, 103,
ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH 242, ARS 101, DRA 110,
MUL 101 |
3 |
| EH 215 or
EH 216 or EH 225 or EH 226 or EH 235 or EH 236 |
3 |
*Humanities Elective (recommend
PHL 121 or PHL 131 if HY sequence chosen) |
3 |
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| Area III
- Natural Sciences & Math |
(11) |
| MA 112 |
3 |
| CH 131/CH 131L, CH 132/CH 132L |
4,4 |
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| Area IV
- History, Social & Behavioral Sciences |
(12) |
| PSY 120 |
3 |
| SY 109 |
3 |
| HY 101 or HY 102 or HY 135 or HY 136 |
3 |
| *Social Science Elective |
3 |
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| Area V
- Pre-Professional, Major & Electives** |
(27) |
| ST 210 |
3 |
| BLY 121/BLY 121L |
4 |
| PH 104 |
4 |
| BMD 210 |
3 |
| CLS
114, CLS 115 |
8 |
| CIS 150 |
3 |
| AHP 101 |
2 |
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| *Must complete
two course sequence in Literature or History. |
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| **All
Area V courses are required for entry into
the Cardiorespiratory Care Program. |
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| II. Professional
Component |
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| Junior
Year |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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| CRC
330 |
4 |
CRC
335 |
6 |
| CRC
331 |
3 |
CRC
345 |
6 |
| CRC
332 |
5 |
EMT
340 |
3 |
| CRC
334 |
1 |
|
15 |
| CRC
342 |
3 |
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16 |
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| Summer |
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Either: |
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| CRC
430 |
3 |
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| CRC
440 |
5 |
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Or: |
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| CRC
432 |
4 |
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| CRC
442 |
5 |
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And: |
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| CRC 415 |
2 |
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10-11 |
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| Senior
Year |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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Either: |
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Either: |
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| CRC
430 |
3 |
CRC
430 |
3 |
| CRC
440 |
5 |
CRC
440 |
5 |
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Or: |
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Or: |
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| CRC
431 |
3 |
CRC
431 |
3 |
| CRC
441 |
5 |
CRC
441 |
5 |
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Or: |
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Or: |
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| CRC
432 |
4 |
CRC
432 |
4 |
| CRC
442 |
5 |
CRC
442 |
5 |
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And: |
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And: |
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| CRC
446 |
2 |
CRC
447 |
2 |
| CRC
450 |
1 |
CRC
451 |
2 |
| CRC 429 |
1 |
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12-13 |
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12-13 |
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| In special situations, advanced
standing may be available in the form of transfer
credits and equivalency examinations. Documentation
of pertinent information submitted by advanced-standing
applicants, such as individuals
having an associate degree in respiratory therapy,
certified respiratory therapy technicians, or
practitioners credentialed in other allied health
professions, will be reviewed by the Cardiorespiratory
Care Admissions Committee to determine the actual
awarding and the method of advanced standing.
Applicants seeking advanced standing at the University
of South Alabama should consult directly with
the Chair of the Department of Cardiorespiratory
Care, USA Springhill, 1504 Springhill Avenue,
Mobile, Alabama 36604-3273, Phone: (251)434-3405. |
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| Special Fees |
| A special course fee is assessed
in each of the following courses: |
| CRC 330 |
$60.00 |
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| CRC 431 |
100.00 |
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| CRC 450 |
19.00 |
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| CRC 451 |
19.00 |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF ALL CARDIORESPIRATORY CARE (CRC) COURSES |
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| College
of Allied Health Professions |
