Respiratory Care
Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Healthcare Sciences www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/health-care/
The ECC Baccalaureate of Science Degree Program in Respiratory Care is designed to expand preparation and technical expertise of respiratory care practitioners. Program graduates will be trained to serve in leadership and clinical practitioner roles. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in usage of evidence-based medicine in various areas of respiratory care such as personnel management, policy design, and case management of patients in the clinical setting.
Note: This degree has the following requirements: A combination of lower and upper division courses totaling a minimum of 120 semester units that are applicable to a baccalaureate degree. All courses designated as an upper division major requirement must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.
Requirements for Admission
- AS Degree in Respiratory Care from an Accredited CoARC institution.
- Applications will be accepted each Spring.
Program Costs
Upper division courses in the Respiratory Care, BS Program, are just $130 per unit. Learn more about college costs, financial aid options, and scholarships by visiting our Financial Aid website.
Graduation Requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 120 units which include:
- 34-39 units of general education (either CSU-GE Breadth, IGETC, or Cal-GETC [effective Fall 2025]). CSUGE and IGETC applicability will depend on catalog rights and continuous attendance.
- 40 units are credited to the A.S. Respiratory Care degree courses
- 32 units of upper division respiratory care courses
- 9 units of upper division non-respiratory upper division course work
- Additional electives (CSU transferable) to reach 120 units.
Total Units for Degree: 120
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/respiratory-care.php.
Required Respiratory Courses (32 units):
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BSRC 371 | Principles of Evidence Based Medicine | 3 |
| BSRC 373 | Respiratory Care Management and Supervisorial Skills | 3 |
| BSRC 375 | Evidenced-Based Medicine in Respiratory Care | 3 |
| BSRC 377 | Respiratory Care Management Using Evidence Based Medicine | 3 |
| BSRC 379 | Respiratory Care Management of Budget Development and Personnel Issues | 4 |
| BSRC 481 | Case Management in Pulmonary Emergency Medicine | 4 |
| BSRC 483 | Case Management in Chronic Pulmonary Disease | 4 |
| BSRC 485 | Case Management in Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Function Testing Issues | 4 |
| BSRC 487 | Case Management Issues in Respiratory Care Management | 4 |
Required General Education Courses (9 units):
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 374 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 378 | Psychology of Stress, Illness, and Trauma | 3 |
| SOCI 380 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
Total Upper Division Units: 41