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176 RESPIRATORY CARE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN RESPIRATORY CARE (79.5-97 CREDITS; CODE 3284) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses within the program. Division: Medical Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program Director: Tracey Schartz The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care degree provides education in patient services to assess, provide treatment, perform diagnostic procedures, and teach patients that have cardiovascular and pulmonary problems. Curriculum includes experiences in the hospital critical care, trauma, emergency departments, and operating rooms, patient's home, physicians` offices, and out-patient clinics in preparation for employment. The program focuses on principles for respiratory therapists to utilize advanced technology in life support systems, administer medications, and perform many techniques to assist patients in the healing process. Successful completion of the AAS degree in Respiratory Care enables the program graduates to take the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE). Passing both of these exams is required to earn the RRT credential and make the graduate eligible to obtain their license to practice professionally. The AAS degree may be transferred to a university or college applied science program or other degree program in health science or a related field. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. Students must complete the following general education courses or be in the last semester of coursework prior to formal application to the program: BIO160 or (BIO201 and BIO202); CHM130; CHM130LL; CRE101 or equivalent; ENG101 or ENG107; HCC/RES109 or CPR certification; MAT12+ or higher-level algebra course. Admission Criteria: 1. Formal admission to the program is required. 2. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy. 3. Clinical health and safety requirements must be met. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy. 4. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes or during the program will result in cancellation of enrollment. Program Prerequisites: None SPANISH INTERPRETING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN SPANISH INTERPRETING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (120 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1118N) Division: Healthcare Program Manager: Janeen Berberian The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Spanish Interpreting for Healthcare Professionals prepares bilingual healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain certification as a Spanish medical interpreter. Program participants will be introduced to the field of interpreting, professional ethics, legal issues, standards of practice, and cultural awareness across both languages during this 120-hour program that includes a 40-hour clinical practicum through either clinical simulation or at a clinical site. Emphasis is placed on practicing interpretation in the consecutive, Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022