Nature of Work Cardiorespiratory Sciences (CRS) is a multi-disciplined, multi-credentialed program, preparing students in care, management, and life-support of individuals having deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. A successful graduate of this program will obtain credentials from the American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Credentialing International, and the National Board for Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) and cardiac technicians work with people of all ages in hospitals, clinics, offices, home health, schools, public health, military, and the Federal Government. As our nation moves toward health care reform, these practitioners will continue to be in a valuable profession, thus ensuring job security. "Respiratory Therapist" named as #16 out of the top "100 Best Jobs" according to U.S. News 2022! Please click here for information. Program Description The Cardiorespiratory Sciences Program provides a quality academic experience preparing Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) and Cardiac Technicians. The graduate will possess the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required to think critically, communicate effectively, and provide self-direction while administering care. This program emphasizes developing competencies that integrate protocols, clinical practice guidelines, and critical pathways into an efficient cardiorespiratory care plan. The program includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice instruction. Critical thinking, patient assessment, and critical care skills are emphasized in preparing the student/graduate to sit for both certification and registry level testing. Program Goals To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).To prepare leaders for the field of respiratory care by including curricular content with objectives related to the acquisition of skills in one or more of the following: management, education, research, and advanced clinical practice (which may include an area of clinical specialization). Accreditation Description The Cardiorespiratory Sciences Program, CoARC program number 200452, awards baccalaureate degrees, at the college of Southern Nevada West Charleston campus and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). The Campus is located at 3675 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89146.COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE (COARC)(www.coarc.com) CoARC #200452Program completion rates (retention, attrition, graduation)_Retention: 94%_Attrition: 6%Pass rates on specific credentialing exam/s_CRT pass rate: 100%_RRT pass rate: 81%Employment rates post-graduation_Job placement: 78%CoARC OutcomesCoARC 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.Click here to view “CSN’s National Success Rate Comparison (Three Year Average)” Cardiorespiratory Sciences RequirementsCardiorespiratory Sciences BAS Advising SheetCardiorespiratory Sciences BAS Career GuideCardiorespiratory Sciences BAS Selection CriteriaCRS Essential Functions and Working ConditionsCardiorespiratory FAQEngelstad School of Health Sciences HandbookAdmission RequirementsThe CSN BAS CRS program is a Limited Entry Program. Therefore, an application for admission into the program must be submitted and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration.Find out how to apply to this program through the Limited Entry Office.Student's First Checklist New students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Getting Started page. This page provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.Find out how to Transfer Credits to CSN from other colleges.If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact one of our Health Programs Advisement Offices.Charleston Campus: 702-651-5885, Building K LobbyNorth Las Vegas Campus: 702-651-4415, Main Building Room E204Henderson Campus: 702-651-3563, Building H Room 234or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu.