2012 – 2013 Valencia College
A.S. to B.S. Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Cardiopulmonary Core Requirements
Limited Access
Division of Allied Health
The Cardiopulmonary Science bachelor’s degree offers graduates of
Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology A.S. degree programs the
opportunity to expand their knowledge in advanced modalities or quality
management. The Cardiopulmonary Science professions are challenging
and growing professions with career opportunities in areas such as
polysomnography, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation, and quality assurance. With professional experience and
additional education at the baccalaureate level, opportunities for
management and education career options are enhanced.
 Submit Valencia College baccalaureate application
 Submit official transcripts denoting completion of an A.S. in
Respiratory Care or Cardiovascular Technology and A.A. degree
from a regionally accredited college program.
 Complete the following Common Prerequisites for B.S.
Program Admission Requirements
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Submit program application to the Cardiopulmonary Science
limited access baccalaureate program
Submit a copy of current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
credential from National Board for Respiratory Care or
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist from Cardiovascular
Credentialing International.
Meet with Health Sciences Advisor to develop an education plan
Prior to enrollment in a clinical practice, provide documentation
of the following requirements:
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Up-to-date immunization data
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Physical exam forms
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Current criminal background check and, if also
required, fingerprinting and drug testing
All applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and
complete all program prerequisite courses with at least a grade
of “C”
+RET 4520
+HSC 4500
+RET 4034
+RET 4941
(10 Cr.)
Community Health
Epidemiology
Problems in Patient Management
Internship
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
1 Cr.
Concentration: Polysomnography
(10 Cr.)
(For Respiratory Therapists only)
+PSG 4000
Polysomnography Technology III
+PSG 4000L
Polysomnography Technology Lab III
+PSG 4800
Polysomnography Clinical Practice III
+PSG 4001
Polysomnography Technology IV
+PSG 4001L
Polysomnography Technology Lab IV
+PSG 4801
Polysomnography Clinical Practice IV
Concentration: Non-Invasive Cardiology
+RET 4441C
+RET 4908
+RET 4443C
+RET 4909
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
1 Cr.
1 Cr.
3 Cr.
1 Cr.
1 Cr.
(10 Cr.)
Vascular Ultrasound
Research in Vascular Ultrasound
Cardiac Ultrasound
Research in Cardiac Ultrasound
4 Cr.
1 Cr.
4 Cr.
1 Cr.
Foreign Language Proficiency Requirements
See Degree Graduation Requirements below
Degree Graduation Requirements
Valencia General Education Requirements for AA degree
 Communication
o
ENC 1101
o
ENC 1102
o
SPC 1608
 Humanities
o
HUM 1020
o
HUM 2220
o
HUM 2250
 Social Science
o
POS 2041
o
PSY 1012
 Mathematics (Gordon Rule)
o
MAC 1105
o
STA 2023
 Science
o
BSC 2093C
o
MCB 2010C
(30 Cr.)
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics I
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics II
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Neonatal Medicine
Medical Pharmacology
Critical Care Management
Pathophysiology
Health Law and Compliance
Ethics and Health Care in a Pluralistic Society
Research Methods and Information Literacy
Concentration: Community Health
College Admission Requirements
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+RET 3284
+RET 4285
+RET 3536
+RET 3715
+RET 3354
+RET 4286
+HSC 4555
+HSC 3640
+HSC 3652
+RET 4914
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
Degree Requirements
 A minimum grade of “C” is required in all prerequisites and upper
level courses.
 A 2.0 Valencia and Overall GPA
 Satisfy Valencia’s General Education Program, Gordon Rule, and
CLAS requirements
 40 semester credits of upper division course work completed
 25% of course work must be completed in residency at Valencia
 Two years of one foreign language in high school or completing the
sequence of a single foreign language in college (or equivalent
proficiency prior to graduation)
Total Semester Credits Required
130-135 Credits
Transfer Notes:
 Students transferring from any Florida public institution with an AA
degree or with the general education program (GEP) requirements
of that institution met have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP
requirements.
 1000 and 2000 level courses do not substitute for upper division
3000 – 4000 level courses.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
+ This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
* This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
Registration Note: Once a student has been approved as “Course
Registration Eligible”, it is the student’s responsibility to secure enrollment
in the desired course(s).
Revised 4/2/11 12:30 pm