Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog
(79-80 credits)
NOTE: Respiratory Therapy majors must earn a C or better in all Respiratory Therapy and related courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. in order to remain in the program. In addition to the requirements listed here, certain Special Topics and Independent Study courses may be recommended by the advisor. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 79 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra (or Higher) 3, 4 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 3 | 4 | |
or CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | |
or CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 | |
or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | |
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| HLSC 1510 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL 2310 & 2310L | Microbiology and Microbiology Lab 3 | 4 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| or SPMD 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| or SPMD 2225 | Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements 5 | ||
| BIOL 2505 | Pathophysiology 3 | 3 |
| or HLSC 1530 | Pathophysiology for Health Sciences | |
| RESP 1150 | Respiratory Therapy I | 3 |
| RESP 1150L | Respiratory Therapy I Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 1140 | Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology | 3 |
| RESP 1250 | Respiratory Therapy II | 4 |
| RESP 1250L | Respiratory Therapy II Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 1330 | Respiratory Therapy II Clinical | 3 |
| RESP 2120 | Respiratory Therapy III | 2 |
| RESP 2120L | Respiratory Therapy III Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 2330 | Respiratory Therapy IV Clinical | 3 |
| RESP 2230 | Respiratory Therapy V | 3 |
| RESP 2230L | Respiratory Therapy V Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 2110 | Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary | 2 |
| RESP 2332 | Respiratory Therapy V Clinical | 3 |
| RESP 2150 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Theory | 3 |
| RESP 2150L | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 2334 | Respiratory Therapy VI Clinical | 3 |
| RESP 2242 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | 1 |
| RESP 2243 | Respiratory Therapy Neonatal Resuscitation | 1 |
| Total Credits | 79-80 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
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All RESP classes are restricted to students who have been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program.
(79-80 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Respiratory Therapy majors must earn a C or better in all Respiratory Therapy and related courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. in order to remain in the program. In addition to the requirements listed here, certain Special Topics and Independent Study courses may be recommended by the advisor. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 79 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications – English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) or General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors or General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | ||
| BIOL 2210 or SPMD 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| HLSC 1510 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| College Algebra (or Higher) | ||
| General Education Elective - Choose one course from the NM General Education courses listed in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3-4 | |
| BIOL 2225 or SPMD 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II or Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL 2310 & 2310L | Microbiology and Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2505 or HLSC 1530 | Pathophysiology or Pathophysiology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| RESP 1140 | Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology | 3 |
| RESP 1150 | Respiratory Therapy I | 3 |
| RESP 1150L | Respiratory Therapy I Laboratory | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| RESP 1250 | Respiratory Therapy II | 4 |
| RESP 1250L | Respiratory Therapy II Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 1330 | Respiratory Therapy II Clinical | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| RESP 2120 | Respiratory Therapy III | 2 |
| RESP 2120L | Respiratory Therapy III Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 2330 | Respiratory Therapy IV Clinical | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| RESP 2230 | Respiratory Therapy V | 3 |
| RESP 2230L | Respiratory Therapy V Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 2332 | Respiratory Therapy V Clinical | 3 |
| RESP 2110 | Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary | 2 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| RESP 2150 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Theory | 3 |
| RESP 2150L | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Laboratory | 2 |
| RESP 2334 | Respiratory Therapy VI Clinical | 3 |
| RESP 2242 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | 1 |
| RESP 2243 | Respiratory Therapy Neonatal Resuscitation | 1 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 79-80 | |