Respiratory Therapy at Ohio State is a traditional baccalaureate undergraduate major, resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
The program is two years of general studies emphasizing science followed by two years of RT courses which include a variety of clinical experiences and the opportunity to develop specialized and leadership skills.
The Respiratory Therapy major professional coursework begins in Autumn Year three. The professional curriculum is full time, highly structured with academic and clinical courses scheduled in sequence and offered once each year. Each term is prerequisite to the next term.
For the full curriculum and courses, view the Respiratory Program Guides.
These courses are recommended electives:
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 2500
Medical Terminology for the Health Professions U 3
Terminology and abbreviations pertaining to: anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic processes/ procedures and medical/surgical interventions by body system.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 500 and HIMS 500. This course is available for EM credit.
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5300
Management Principles and Human Resources for Health Care Professionals U G 3
An analysis of the management and human resources processes and its application to the health care setting.
Prereq: Admission to AMP or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 630.
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5370
U.S. Healthcare Policy and Delivery System U G 3
An examination of healthcare delivery and current issues including history, policy, government regulations, legislation, politics, financing, accessibility, workforce and ethics.
Prereq: Soph or Jr standing, and admission to AMP; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 591 and HIMS 525.
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5510
Pharmacological Aspects of Practice in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences U G 2
Fundamentals of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug law, selected medications and treatment methods utilized by allied health professionals. Prior completion of AlliMed 5500 is recommended.
Prereq: Chem 1210 (121), and EEOB 2520 (232) or Physio 3101 (PhysioCB 311); or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5500
Introduction to Pathophysiology U G 4
Fundamental concepts of pathophysiology including etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of major body system disorders.
Prereq: EEOB 2520 (232) or Physio 3102 (PhysioCB 312); or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 505 and 506.
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5900
Health Sciences Research: Interpretation and Applications U G 3
Overview of research in the Health Sciences. This course is intended to prepare students to be educated consumers of research and to enable them to find, understand, interpret, and apply research findings in their professional practice. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 680.01.