SCIENCE OF RESPIRATORY REHABILITATION
Morningside now offers you the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care by completing coursework in affiliation with St. Luke’s College – UnityPoint Health. With a degree from Morningside’s Respiratory Therapy program, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to work with patients who suffer from such diseases, including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
Degrees
Respiratory Therapy (B.S.)
Major
A Great Fit For
- Students who are able to show compassion and sympathy.
- Individuals who are detail-oriented.
- Those who wish to use their interpersonal skills in their work environment.
- Anyone who has strong problem-solving skills.
- Someone interested in anatomy, physiology, and other sciences.
THE MORINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Respiratory Therapy students complete a clinical practice every semester, ensuring that you’ll receive hands-on experience that complements what you learn in the classroom.
RESEARCH/ACTIVE LEARNING
Research is encouraged and celebrated at Morningside, including at the annual Maud Adams Nursing Research Day and the Morningside University Palmer Research Symposium where students present on a wide range of healthcare-related topics. Students can also volunteer and take part in a variety of community activities to practice and promote healthcare.
TRAVEL
Morningside students have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.
REQUIRED COURSES
- BIOL 110 Human Biology or BIOL 117 Principles of Biology II (4 credit hours)
- BIOL 120 Introduction to Health Sciences (2 credit hours)
- BIOL 205 Health and Nutrition (2 credit hours)
- BIOL 207 Human Anatomy (4 credit hours)
- BIOL 208 Physiology for Allied Health (4 credit hours)
- BIOL 221 Medical Terminology (2 credit hours)
- BIOL 252 Microbiology (4 credit hours)
- CHEM 110 General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry or CHEM 121 General Chemistry I (4 credit hours)
- MATH 150 Elementary Probability and Statistics (4 credit hours)
- PHIL 103 Introduction to Ethics (4 credit hours)
- PSYC 101 General Psychology (4 credit hours)
- SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology (4 credit hours)
52 credits of course work will be completed at St. Luke’s College
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
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Still looking for the right fit? Check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
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MEET THE FACULTY
Anni Moore
Associate Professor
I love teaching at Morningside because I get to work with amazing students, teach them about the great world of microbiology, guide many of them through research projects, and see them graduate and go on to do good things in the world. As an educator, I cannot think of anything more rewarding!
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