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Respiratory Care

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The Molloy University Respiratory Care Program (200369), Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, located at 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (https://coarc.com).

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: (817) 283-2835

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 educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.  https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/

For Student Outcomes and Employment Rates, please click here.

The Respiratory Care Program is also an education program approved by the New York State Department of Education. Molloy University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accreditation (last reaffirmed 6/26/14) located at 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, Telephone: (267) 284–5000, www.msche.org.

Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care


Molloy University's dedicated faculty, with over 60 years of experience, is the life and breath of the respiratory care department. Our on-campus, state-of-the-art equipment and the opportunity to train at a variety of prestigious clinical sites will prepare you for a bright career in this popular field. 

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for credentialing exams to achieve licensure as a Respiratory Technician or Respiratory Therapist and you will be qualified to work in: 

  • Hospitals
  • Physicians' offices
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Provide home care

What Will You Learn?


As a respiratory therapist practicing under the care of a physician, you will evaluate and treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people who suffer from lung disease, all made possible with the skill and professionalism achieved at Molloy University.

Through this program, students will be able to:

  • Function within inter-professional teams and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
  • Demonstrate competence in performing all respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures required of a respiratory therapist entering the profession. Demonstrate competence in the application of problem-solving strategies in the patient care setting.
  • Display competence in the application of ethical decision-making and professional responsibility.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge related to the management of healthcare services.

 

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Program Requirements and Curriculum Overview


Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the written and clinical simulation examinations given by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Upon passing these exams, graduates earn the Certified Respiratory Therapis (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.

  • Program Requirements

    All students are required to have a pre-entrance physical examination, annual physical examination and required immunizations on the College Health Form.  Students must also meet specified health requirements of individual clinical agencies.  Students are required to have a background chekc and drug screening.

    High school students are required to ahve courses in algebra, biology and chemistry.  Students may be required to interview with the Program Director. All students accepted into the program are required to provide a Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and be able to perform CPR. Transfer students must have a track record of proven academic success.

  • Curriculum Overview

    Semester 1 (Fall Year 1)

    • Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credits
    • Org & Bio Chemistry, 4 credits
    • English Composition, 3 credits
    • College Experience, 1 credit
    • General Education, 1 credit
    • General Psychology, 3 credits 
      • Total: 16 credits

     

    Semester 2 (Spring Year 1)

    • Anatomy and Physiology II, 4 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
    • Statistics, 3 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
      • Total: 16 credits

     

    Semester 3 (Fall Year 2)

    • General Education, 3 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
    • Microbiology, 4 credits
      • Total: 16 credits

     

    Semester 4 (Spring Year 2)

    • Elective, 3 credits
    • Medical Ethics, 3 credits
    • General Education, 3 credits
    • Physics, 3 credits
    • Fund Respiratory Care, 1 credit
    • Human Disease, 2 credits
      • Total: 15 credits

     

    Semester 5 (Fall Year 3)

    • Respiratory Pharmacology, 3 credits
    • Respiratory Care I, 3 credits
    • Respiratory Care II, 3 credits
    • Res Care Therapeutics I, 4 credits
    • Clinical Concepts & Assesment, 3 credits
      • Total: 16 credits

     

    Semester 6 (Spring Year 3)

    • Gen Res Care Clinical, 2 credits
    • Fund Mechanical Ventilation, 5 credits
    • Pulmonary Function Testing, 2 credits
    • Res Care Therapeutics II, 2 credits
    • Respiratory Pathophysiology, 3 credits
      • Total: 14 credits

     

    Semester 7 (Summer Year 3)

    • Critical Care Practicum I, 4 credits
    • PFT Practicum, 1 credit
      • Total: 5 credits

     

    Semester 8 (Fall Year 4)

    • Neonatal/Pediatric Res Care, 4 credits
    • Res Care Therapeutics III, 4 credits
    • Critical Care Practicum II, 2 credits
    • Res Care Management I, 3 credits
    • Critical Thinking Res Care, 2 credits
      • Total: 15 credits

     

    Semester 9 (Spring Year 4)

    • General Education, 4 credits
    • Hemodynamics, 3 credits
    • Specialty Practicum, 2 credits
    • Res Care Management II, 3 credits
    • Senior Seminar/Research, 3 credits
      • Total: 15 credits

     

Hagan NUrsing and Health Sciences Building
"The program is a valued and integral component of the institution's health sciences portfolio.  The program adds significant value through its strong community partnerships, high-quality clinical preparation, and consistent production of competent, compassionate graduates who meet workforce needs.  Its emphasis on professional ethics, interprofessional collaboration, and service to the community enhances both the reputation of the University and the quality of respiratory care within the region.   The program's alignment with the institutional goals and healthcare priorities reflects its sustained commitment to excellence and societal impact."
CoARC site visit, May 2026
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