[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Integrated Baccalaureate to Master’s Degree Program[/FONT] [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Benefits of the Integrated Baccalaureate to Master’s Degree Program[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Respiratory Therapy Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program combines practical, hands-on experience from traditional undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework, some of which is on-line learning. Georgia State University has had a long and prestigious history of educating health professionals in the field of respiratory therapy. Once you’ve earned a degree in Respiratory Therapy you can being working in the field immediately. Take advantage of Georgia State University’s excellent reputation in health care and get hands-on clinical experience in world renowned health institutions, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Hospital.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Career Opportunities[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']There is a lot of diversity in the field of Respiratory Therapy. Many RTs work in hospitals, in Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Units, the Operating Room, the Emergency Department or the Pulmonary Function Lab. Respiratory Therapists may also bring their skills into the community where they work in home care, long term care or rehabilitation facilities. Industry also looks for RTs in sales, manufacturing and research development.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']As with many health care fields, aging baby boomers will increase the demand for Respiratory Therapists. Elderly patients suffer most from respiratory ailments and cardiopulmonary diseases such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and heart disease. In addition, advances in treating victims of heart attacks, accident victims, and premature infants (many of whom are dependent on a ventilator during part of their treatment) will increase the demand for the services of respiratory care practitioners. [/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']How Long Does It Take?[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Georgia State University Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s program is a two year, full time degree program.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']How Do I Apply?[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']To apply to the Integrated Bachelor's to Master's Degree Program, print and mail your application to:[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Office of Academic Assistance
College of Health and Human Sciences
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
Click here for Application Instructions and Forms[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']International applicants, whose native language is not English, regardless of language of instruction, must submit acceptable results from the Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP). Because of the communication demands in the profession of respiratory care, both with patients and staff members, and the critical nature of clinical care, adequate verbal and written comprehension of English is necessary.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']A faculty committee reviews applications and makes decisions on admission to the program. Application deadline is
May 15. Admission is for fall semester only.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Respiratory Care Program at Georgia State University[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Integrated B.S. to M.S. degree is 85 semester hours. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Completion of undergraduate degree in any field is required. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Completion of the following prerequisites is required:
View the list here.
Students who wish to complete or update prerequisites at Georgia State University can apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at
www.gsu.edu/admissions for postbaccalaureate status. Under this undergraduate status, a student who has received a bachelor's degree can complete the required prerequisites. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Clinical experience with patients in the metro area is combined each semester with didactic courses at Georgia State. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Class size is limited to availability at clinical site. Ranking for admission is competitive, based on academic record. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Student selection is based on: minimum 3.0 overall grade point average, science GPA, GRE scores (1000 minimum), consistency of academic performance, grade trends, and interpersonal abilities. [/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Professional Curriculum
Integrated Baccalaureate to Master’s Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']YEAR ONE[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']1) Fall Semester:
[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']RT 6111 (4 hrs) Respiratory Care Procedures I
RT 6025 (4 hrs) Patient Evaluation
RT 6050 (1hr) Clinical I
RT 6005 (3 hrs) Clinical Cardio Physiology
HHS 6010 (3 hrs) Graduate Medical Terminology
HHS 8000 (3 hrs) Trends Affecting Health Policy
Total Hours: 18[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']2) Spring Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 6027 (3 hrs) Pulmonary Diseases
RT 6030 (3 hrs) Pulmonary Function Diganostics
RT 6040 (3 hrs) Respiratory Care Pharmacology
RT 6051 (4 hrs) Clinical II
RT 6112 (3 hrs) Respiratory Therapy Equipment II
HHS 7500 (3 hrs) Health Communication
Total Hours: 19[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']3) Summer Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 6052 (1 hr) Clinical Practice III
RT 7011 (3 hrs) Mechanical Ventilation I
RT 7070 (2 hrs) Advanced Cardiac Life Support
RT 7020 (3 hrs) Advanced Clinical Perceptorship
RT 7090 (3 hrs) Seminar in Respiratory Care
OR
RT 7095 (3 hrs) Problems in Respiratory Care
Total Hours: 12[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']YEAR TWO[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']4) Fall Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 7012 (4 hrs) Ventilatory Support II
RT 7051 (3 hrs) Clinical IV
RT 7080 (2 hr) Pediatric Respiratory Care
RT 6060 (3 hrs) Advanced Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
HHS 6000 (3 hrs) Research for Health Professions
Total Hours: 15[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']5) Spring Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 7052 (5 hrs) Clinical V
RT 7075 (3 hrs) Patient Care Management Strategies
RT 7081 (3 hrs) Neonatal Respiratory Care
RT 7085 (3 hrs) Trends to Long-Term Care
RT 6030 (3 hrs) Advance Topics in Mechanical Ventilation
RT 7995 (3 hrs) Directed Study
Total Hours: 20[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']6) Summer Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 7995 (3 hrs) Directed Studies
RT 7010 (3 hrs) Teaching Practicum
Total Hours: 6[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Total BS: 49
Total MS: 39
TOTAL: 85[/FONT]
November 16th, 2007, 04:56 PM
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Benefits of the Integrated Baccalaureate to Master’s Degree Program[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Respiratory Therapy Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program combines practical, hands-on experience from traditional undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework, some of which is on-line learning. Georgia State University has had a long and prestigious history of educating health professionals in the field of respiratory therapy. Once you’ve earned a degree in Respiratory Therapy you can being working in the field immediately. Take advantage of Georgia State University’s excellent reputation in health care and get hands-on clinical experience in world renowned health institutions, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Hospital.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Career Opportunities[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']There is a lot of diversity in the field of Respiratory Therapy. Many RTs work in hospitals, in Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Units, the Operating Room, the Emergency Department or the Pulmonary Function Lab. Respiratory Therapists may also bring their skills into the community where they work in home care, long term care or rehabilitation facilities. Industry also looks for RTs in sales, manufacturing and research development.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']As with many health care fields, aging baby boomers will increase the demand for Respiratory Therapists. Elderly patients suffer most from respiratory ailments and cardiopulmonary diseases such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and heart disease. In addition, advances in treating victims of heart attacks, accident victims, and premature infants (many of whom are dependent on a ventilator during part of their treatment) will increase the demand for the services of respiratory care practitioners. [/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']How Long Does It Take?[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Georgia State University Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s program is a two year, full time degree program.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']How Do I Apply?[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']To apply to the Integrated Bachelor's to Master's Degree Program, print and mail your application to:[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Office of Academic Assistance
College of Health and Human Sciences
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Click here for Application Instructions and Forms[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']International applicants, whose native language is not English, regardless of language of instruction, must submit acceptable results from the Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP). Because of the communication demands in the profession of respiratory care, both with patients and staff members, and the critical nature of clinical care, adequate verbal and written comprehension of English is necessary.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']A faculty committee reviews applications and makes decisions on admission to the program. Application deadline is May 15. Admission is for fall semester only.[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Respiratory Care Program at Georgia State University[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']The Integrated B.S. to M.S. degree is 85 semester hours. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Completion of undergraduate degree in any field is required. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Completion of the following prerequisites is required:
View the list here.
Students who wish to complete or update prerequisites at Georgia State University can apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at www.gsu.edu/admissions for postbaccalaureate status. Under this undergraduate status, a student who has received a bachelor's degree can complete the required prerequisites. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Clinical experience with patients in the metro area is combined each semester with didactic courses at Georgia State. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Class size is limited to availability at clinical site. Ranking for admission is competitive, based on academic record. [/FONT]
· [FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Student selection is based on: minimum 3.0 overall grade point average, science GPA, GRE scores (1000 minimum), consistency of academic performance, grade trends, and interpersonal abilities. [/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Professional Curriculum
Integrated Baccalaureate to Master’s Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']YEAR ONE[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']1) Fall Semester:
[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']RT 6111 (4 hrs) Respiratory Care Procedures I
RT 6025 (4 hrs) Patient Evaluation
RT 6050 (1hr) Clinical I
RT 6005 (3 hrs) Clinical Cardio Physiology
HHS 6010 (3 hrs) Graduate Medical Terminology
HHS 8000 (3 hrs) Trends Affecting Health Policy
Total Hours: 18[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']2) Spring Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 6027 (3 hrs) Pulmonary Diseases
RT 6030 (3 hrs) Pulmonary Function Diganostics
RT 6040 (3 hrs) Respiratory Care Pharmacology
RT 6051 (4 hrs) Clinical II
RT 6112 (3 hrs) Respiratory Therapy Equipment II
HHS 7500 (3 hrs) Health Communication
Total Hours: 19[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']3) Summer Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 6052 (1 hr) Clinical Practice III
RT 7011 (3 hrs) Mechanical Ventilation I
RT 7070 (2 hrs) Advanced Cardiac Life Support
RT 7020 (3 hrs) Advanced Clinical Perceptorship
RT 7090 (3 hrs) Seminar in Respiratory Care
OR
RT 7095 (3 hrs) Problems in Respiratory Care
Total Hours: 12[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']YEAR TWO[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']4) Fall Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 7012 (4 hrs) Ventilatory Support II
RT 7051 (3 hrs) Clinical IV
RT 7080 (2 hr) Pediatric Respiratory Care
RT 6060 (3 hrs) Advanced Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
HHS 6000 (3 hrs) Research for Health Professions
Total Hours: 15[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']5) Spring Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 7052 (5 hrs) Clinical V
RT 7075 (3 hrs) Patient Care Management Strategies
RT 7081 (3 hrs) Neonatal Respiratory Care
RT 7085 (3 hrs) Trends to Long-Term Care
RT 6030 (3 hrs) Advance Topics in Mechanical Ventilation
RT 7995 (3 hrs) Directed Study
Total Hours: 20[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']6) Summer Semester:[/FONT][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
RT 7995 (3 hrs) Directed Studies
RT 7010 (3 hrs) Teaching Practicum
Total Hours: 6[/FONT]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Total BS: 49
Total MS: 39
TOTAL: 85[/FONT]