Respiratory Care

Behavioral & Health Sciences Department

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 College.

Degrees
Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Science
Time to Complete
4 Years
Program Director
Krista Iverson
Program Learning Outcomes

In addition to meeting the Bible/Theology major outcomes, the student will meet the outcomes established by Northeast Iowa Community College for the A.A.S. Respiratory Care program. See the NICC website at www.nicc.edu for up-to-date program requirements and outcomes.

Program Admission
  1. Meet all admission requirements of Emmaus University.
  2. Complete application for admission to Northeast Iowa Community College.
  3. Declare intent to pursue the cooperative program in Respiratory Care.
  4. Meet all Respiratory Care program admission requirements of Northeast Iowa Community College.
  5. At the beginning of the sophomore year, apply for entrance into the Bible/Theology program.
  6. Pay all applicable fees for this major as determined by the Business office and published in the annual statement of fees
Program Requirements
  1. Complete a minimum of 130.5 semester credit hours.
  2. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a passing grade in all required courses.
  3. At least 36 semester credit hours must be earned at Emmaus.
  4. At least 36 semester credit hours must be earned at Northeast Iowa Community College.
  5. Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
  6. Complete all program and graduation requirements of Northeast Iowa Community College.
  7. Meet course requirements in the following areas:

See sample planner