Cardiopulmonary Science, B.S.

Advance Your Career with Degree Advancement

Are you ready to propel your career to new heights?  Daytona State College offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Science, available fully online with optional in-person class meetings on our Daytona Beach campus. 

Why choose our Cardiopulmonary Science program

• Meet the growing demand: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an increase in the job outlook for healthcare professionals over the next decade. With a Bachelor’s degree from Daytona State College, you’ll be ready to meet the rising demand for highly skilled professionals.
• Advanced curriculum: Our program addresses the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. You’ll gain expertise in management, education, research, legal and ethical issues, quality improvement, advanced technical competencies, advanced pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
• Leadership and innovation: Graduates of our program are equipped to lead. You’ll have the knowledge and skills to manage moderate complexity labs, take on leadership and educational roles, and participate in drafting legislation for direct provision and billing of services through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Outcomes:

Program Student Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science will be able to:

1. Plan care in accordance with management and leadership principles for patients across the lifespan.
2. Integrate inherent values as defined by health law and ethics as a foundation for practice.
3. Synthesize knowledge of advanced therapeutics to improve patient-care outcomes.
4. Examine safe and appropriate care based on health promotion, disease, and injury prevention to improve population health.
5. Understand the importance of research to identify best evidence-based practices in health care.

Career advancement opportunities

As a graduate of our program, you’ll unlock numerous career advancement opportunities, including:

• Expanded scope of practice: Broaden your clinical skills and take on more complex patient care responsibilities.
• Leadership and education roles: Step into leadership positions or become an educator, guiding the next generation of respiratory therapists.
• Complex lab management: Master the management of moderate complexity lab tests, such as ECMO and ABG.
• Tele-health medicine: Be at the cutting edge of healthcare by providing care through tele-health platforms.

Program highlights

• Flexible learning: Enjoy the convenience of completing your degree online, with optional in-person meetings to enhance your learning experience.
• Comprehensive education: Our curriculum is designed to provide a deep and broad understanding of the cardiopulmonary field, preparing you for a wide range of advanced career paths.

Respiratory Therapist Subplan

• Program Goal: To provide graduates of entry into respiratory care professional practice degree programs with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, research, and/or advanced clinical practice that will enable them to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.
• CoARC Accreditation: Provisional accreditation was granted by CoARC for the Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science degree, Respiratory Therapist subplan at Daytona State College. This is a voluntary process that requires a comprehensive review of the program relative to CoARC standards.  This provides external validation of educational offerings, consumer protection, advances and enhances the profession of Respiratory Care, and protects against compromise of educational quality. 
• Admission requirements: You must have earned an Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science entry-level Respiratory Care degree from a CoARC accredited program and be qualified to earn the RRT credential.

Allied Health Subplan

This subplan is NOT a CoARC accredited entry to practice program or CoARC accredited Degree Advancement program and DOES NOT allow graduates to take exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

• Admission Requirements: You must have earned an Associate of Science entry-level degree in:
  • Emergency Medical Services from a CAAHEP accredited program and be qualified to earn the NREMT-P or FL-paramedic credential.
  • Cardiovascular Technology from a CHEA accredited program and be qualified to earn the RCES or RCIS credential.

Admission requirements
To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science program, you must:

• Have earned an Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science entry-level Respiratory Care degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program.

Why Daytona State College

Daytona State College is committed to providing exceptional education that meets the highest standards.  Our accelerated program offers the flexibility you need to advance your career while balancing work and personal commitments.  Join a community of dedicated professionals and take the next step in your journey toward excellence in health care.

Elevate your career and make a significant impact on your profession.  Apply to Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science program today and become a leader in your field.