Bowling Green State University Firelands

This associate degree program prepares graduates to function as respiratory therapists in hospitals, medical centers, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, private homes, medical equipment supply companies, home health agencies, and physician offices and clinics. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care’s (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) examination and Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE). To obtain a license to practice in Ohio, graduates must pass the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) cut score on the TMC examination and pass the CSE.

The program has two main components: pre-professional courses and Professional Courses. The program requires the completion of approximately 28-31 semester hours of pre-professional coursework followed by 38- semester hours of professional coursework.

Pre-professional coursework is offered at LCCC and taught by LCCC faculty. Some first-year (pre-professional) courses have prerequisites, which may be waived dependent on a student’s assessment results or academic achievement in high school. This part of the program can be taken full-time or part-time.

Professional respiratory coursework is also offered at LCCC through the University Partnership and is taught by BGSU faculty. All Professional Courses will be taken as a BGSU Firelands student. The professional respiratory curriculum includes lectures, pre-clinical skill development (lab), and clinical experiences. The program’s clinical component, which provides students with real-world, practical experience in an actual healthcare facility, is offered at several hospital/medical center affiliates in the area. The professional respiratory coursework can be completed in four semesters. 

Curriculum

Bowling Green State University Firelands Website – Respiratory Care Associate Degree

Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner adviso

Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc. may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.   

Semester One – Summer Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1––
BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I (typically offered fall/spring) or BIOG 121: Anatomy & Physiology I (typically offered summer only)4BIOL 3310: Human Anatomy & Physiology I4
ENGL 161: College Composition I 3WRIT 1110: Seminar in Academic Writing3 (0)*
Semester Credit Hours Total5*  

Notes:

  • ENGL 161 is equivalent to BGSU’s WRIT 1110, however, does not count towards credits for BGSU graduation.

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
CHMY 161: General, Organic & Biochemistry I4CHEM 1090/1100: Elementary Chemistry/Lab4
BIOG 222: Anatomy & Physiology II (typically offered spring only) or BIOG 122: Anatomy & Physiology II (typically offered fall only)4BIOL 3320: Human Anatomy & Physiology II4
ALHN 110: Medical Terminology3AHS 3010: Medical Terminology2
MTHM 171: College Algebra or MTHM 168: Statistics4   3MATH 1220: College Algebra II or MATH 1150: Introduction to Stats4   3
Semester Credit Hours Total14-15  

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
BIOG 251: General Microbiology4BIOL 3140/3150: Microbiology for Health Professionals/Lab4
ENGL 162: College Composition II3WRIT 1120: Academic Writing3
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology3PSYC 1010: General Psychology4
PHLY 165: Bioethics3PHIL 2420: Medical Ethics3
Semester Credit Hours Total13  

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at BGSU Firelands)

Partner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
RESP 1050: Introduction to Respiratory Care1
RESP 1200: Principles of Respiratory Care I3
RESP 1210: Principles of Respiratory Care II3
RESP 2020: Cardiopulmonary/Renal A&P3
RESP 3100: Pharmacology for Respiratory Care3
Semester Credit Hours Total13

Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at BGSU Firelands)

Partner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
RESP 2030: Pulmonary Pathophysiology3
RESP 2210: Respiratory Care Critical Care Concepts3
RESP 2400: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care3
RESP 2510: Respiratory Care Directed Practice3
Semester Credit Hours Total12

Semester Six – Summer Curriculum (Enrolled at BGSU Firelands)

Partner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
RESP 2710: Respiratory Care Directed Practice3
Semester Credit Hours Total3

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at BGSU Firelands)

Partner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
RESP 2220: Principles of Respiratory Care III3
RESP 2610: Respiratory Care Directed Practice2
RESP 2810: Respiratory Care Directed Practice2
RESP 3400: NBRC RRT Exam Review3
Semester Credit Hours Total10

Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 70-71

Student will have earned the Bowling Green State University – Firelands Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care degree at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.

Notes:

  • Student must have earned a minimum of 66 credit hours to earn the BGSU Associate’s degree. 38 of those credits must be BGSU credits. Please note that some LCCC courses are equivalent to 3000/4000 level BGSU courses – see an advisor for guidance.
  • Students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care should review the LCCC pathway to BGSU Firelands for additional LCCC and/or BGSU coursework to complete. Additionally, students may also consider taking the following LCCC equivalents that align with and fulfill BGSU’s BG Perspective (BGP) general education requirements:
LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
Cultural Diversity ***3See below list for options. 
BIOG 161: Principles of Biology I4BIOL 1040: Introduction to Biology4
International Perspective***3See below list for options. 
ALHN 118: Pharmacology for Allied Health & Nursing3AHTH 1400 Allied Health Pharmacology3
Arts & Humanities***6See below list for options. 
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology3SOC 1010: Introduction to Sociology3

For the above *** noted requirements, please select from the following options:

Cultural Diversity

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
ENGL 266: African American Literature3ENG 2110: African American Literature3
HSTR 161: United States I3HIST 2050: Early America Minority Groups3
SOCY 276: Race and Ethnicity3SOC 2160: Minority Groups3
WMST 210: Introduction to Women’s Studies3WS 2000: Introduction to Women’s Studies3

International Perspective

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
HUMS 262: Introduction to Great Books: Early Modern to the 20th Century3ENG 2620: World Literature from 1700 to Present3
HSTR 151: Civilization I3HIST 1510: World Civilizations3
HSTR 152: Civilization II3HIST 1520: Modern World3
INTL 151: Principles/ International Studies I3INST 2000: Introduction to International Studies3
MUSC 262: Music As a World Phenomenon3MUCT 1250: Exploring Music of World Cultures3
PLSC 151: Comparative Politics3POLS 1710: Introduction to Comparative Government3
PLSC 157: Contemporary World Problems3POLS 1720: Introduction to International Relations3
SOCY 161: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3SOC 2310: Cultural Anthropology3

Arts & Humanities

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course EquivalencyCredit Hours
ARTS 243: Art History I3ARTH 1450: Western Art I3
ARTS 244: Art History II3ARTH 1460: Western Art II3
ARTS 245: World Art3ARTH 2700: Survey of World Art3
HUMS S271: Introduction to Mythology3CLCV 3800: Classical Mythology3
ENGL 266: African American Literature3ENG 2110: African American Literature3
HUMS 261: Introduction to Great Books: Ancient World to the Renaissance3ENG 2610: World Literature from Ancient Times to 17003
HUMS 262: Introduction to Great Books: Early Modern to the 20th Century3ENG 2620: World Literature from 1700 to Present3
ENGL 261: Introduction to Great Books: Ancient World to the Renaissance3ENG 2640: British Literature to 16603
ENGL 262: Masterpieces of British Literature I3ENG 2650: British Literature 1660 to 19453
ENGL 251: American Literature I3ENG 2740: American Literature Survey to 18653
ENGL 252: American Literature II3ENG 2750: American Literature Survey 1865 to 19453
MUSC 262: Music As a World Phenomenon3MUCT 1250: Exploring Music of World Cultures3
PHLY 151: Introduction to Philosophy3PHIL 1010: Introduction to Philosophy3
THTR 151: Introduction to Theater3THRM 1410: The Theatre Experience3
HUMS 281: Introduction to American Cinema3THRM 1610: Introduction to Film3
CMMC 163: Oral Interpretation3THFM 2020: Performance in Life & on Stage3
WMST 210: Introduction to Women’s Studies3WS 2000: Introduction to Women’s Studies3

Admission Requirements

Students interested in the associate of applied science respiratory degree program must make a formal application and meet the following criteria for consideration: 

  1. Be formally admitted to BGSU;
  2. Submit a Program Admission Application to the academic advisor, Ms. Megan Ashker, for the LCCC campus. Applications are due by April 1 for Fall admission;
  3. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have earned the GED;
  4. No ACT/SAT required.
  5. Complete prerequisites (Pre-professional requirements). This includes all courses listed on the program check-sheet
  6. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4-point scale) for all college/university coursework;
  7. Complete a hospital/medical center tour of a respiratory care department and submit the Program Admission Observation Form to the academic advisor;
  8. Complete an interview with the respiratory care admissions committee. Note: All admissions are subject to approval by the respiratory care admissions committee.

Admission to Clinical

  1. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  2. Provide documentation of required health work
  3. Obtain the required insurance
  4. Meet physical requirement guidelines

Application Procedures

To apply to the Partnership, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete a BGSU online application.  The $45 application fee is currently free to all students.
  2. Request all colleges/universities you attended to send official transcripts directly to BGSU Firelands, Office of Admissions.
  3. Monitor your email for a decision.
  4. Once admitted, make an appointment with the Respiratory Care Program Coordinator.
  5. Be sure to complete your University Orientation experience once you are admitted to BGSU Firelands. Please register for your session by contacting BGSU Firelands Academic & Career Counseling Department at 419-372-0886. 

How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?

  • You are following the UP Curriculum Pathway from the associate to the bachelor’s degree.
  • For 2:2 degrees, you have been admitted to the partner institution and have registered for your first classes the upcoming semester, 3rd year of partner classes.  The first day of the 3rd year class, you are officially a UP student.
  • For 3:1 degrees, you are a UP student if you are registered for the 3rd year in either bridgework LCCC classes or UP partner classes. You may not be necessarily admitted with the UP partner just yet.  The first day of the 3rd year of UP or LCCC bridgework class, you are officially a UP student.
  • UP Office will use the email address your partner institution shares with us, which is once a semester, to email out a reminder to you about the UP program supports and services.
  • If you are unsure if you are in the UP, you are welcome to email or call the UP Office to verify your status.

How do I show proof I am a UP student to receive benefits and supports offered at LCCC

  • Go to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the LCCC Bass Library  (440) 366-4026.
  • Show your class registration for UP classes with the partner institution or LCCC bridgework classes.
  • Bass Library staff will place a color coded sticker on the back of your LCCC or partner institution ID card.  If you have no LCCC or UP ID card, a UP ID card will be issued to you.
  • You will need to get a new sticker (date specific) each semester that you are registered for UP partner classes.
  • An ID card is not required but would be needed if you are seeking benefits and supports at LCCC while in the partnership.
  • Supports and services are for Elyria Campus and the Learning Centers (Community Learning  Center at Lorain High School, Lorain Learning Center at City Center, LCCC Wellington Center, and University Partnership Ridge Campus).

For More Information

Megan Ashker, LCCC Satellite Program Coordinator
megancd@bgsu.edu
(800) 995-LCCC, ext. 4383
direct-dial (440) 366-4838 or (231) 301-5608

See the Bowling Green State University Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.  

The BGSU Firelands Associate of Applied Science Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The BGSU Firelands program number is 200339, and the LCCC satellite program number is 300009. See program student/graduate outcomes. CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes-based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the program’s educational goals are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. Programmatic outcomes data reported on the CoARC website include the three years being reported; RRT credentialing success; Achievement of the high cut score on the TMC Exam; Retention; Job placement; Overall Graduate Satisfaction, Overall Employer Satisfaction; Total number of program enrollees; Total number of program graduates; Maximum Annual Enrollment.