Respiratory Therapy, B.S.

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam, microcredential module, or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Microcredential:

A self-paced, online module designed to develop and reinforce computer competencies and literacy. The module introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and software. Selected topics include the Internet, security and safety, digital communication practices, operating systems, as well as creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Satisfactory completion of this microcredential meets the Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills graduation requirement. Upon completion the microcredential, students will earn a digital badge. This badge can be shared as confirmation of demonstrated skill and ability. This course is not covered by financial aid.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

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Respiratory Therapy (39 credit hours)

• HCA 302 - Health Care Organization 3 credits
• HCA 430 - Contemporary and Critical Issues in Health Care 3 credits
• MAT 201 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
• RT 301 - Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication and Professionalism in Healthcare 3 credits
• RT 305 - Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Respiratory Therapy 3 credits
• RT 310 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 3 credits
• RT 320 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology and Management of Conditions 3 credits
• RT 325 - Teaching in Respiratory Therapy 3 credits
• RT 401 - Advanced Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 3 credits
• RT 405 - Professional Leadership for the Respiratory Therapist 3 credits
• RT 410 - Program Administration in Respiratory Therapy 3 credits
• RT 420 - Project Management to Enhance Health Outcomes 3 credits
• RT 498 - Respiratory Therapy Capstone 3 credits

Respiratory Therapy Transfer (21 credit hours)

21 credits hours of transferrable Respiratory Therapy coursework.

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

Total Credits: 60