NOVA Advising Sheet 2025-2026

Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Code: 1810

Two Years Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 3
BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
2 CST 229 Intercultural Communication 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
HLT 141 Introduction to Medical Terminology 1
PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 1
RTH 102 Integrated Science for Respiratory Care II 3
RTH 111 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System 3
RTH 120 Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care 2
RTH 121 Cardiopulmonary Science I 3
RTH 131 Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I 4
RTH 135 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures I 2
RTH 145 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I 1
RTH 151 Fundamental Clinical Procedures I 3
RTH 196 On-Site Training in Respiratory Care I 3
RTH 215 Pulmonary Rehabilitation 1
RTH 222 Cardiopulmonary Science II 3
RTH 223 Cardiopulmonary Science III 2
RTH 225 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures 3
RTH 227 Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II 2
RTH 236 Critical Care Monitoring 3
RTH 245 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care II 2
RTH 290 Adult ICU rotation 3
RTH 290 Coordinated Internship 3
RTH 296 On-Site Training in Respiratory Care II 2
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare 1
Total Credits for Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S. = 71

1 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under Humanities/Fine Arts Electives.

2 CST 229 is recommended. Students may select CST 110 or CST 126.

3 See social/behavioral science courses listed under Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives.