Online Cardiopulmonary Science Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Science Completion Program in Allied Health with a concentration in Cardiopulmonary Science is designed to offer students with Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in Cardiopulmonary Science the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree by using more of their A.A.S. hours than normally transfer to a four-year institution.

Traditionally, A.A.S. graduates find that many of their allied health credit hours do not transfer to a four-year institution. This concentration allows A.A.S. graduates the opportunity to receive undergraduate credit for allied health professional courses completed at a community college.

This concentration will build upon their existing knowledge to enhance their skills in communications, critical thinking, problem solving, research and leadership theories.

In addition, the concentration will equip graduates with entry-level management, group dynamics, and supervisory skills as they relate to the allied health disciplines. Successful completion of the concentration will increase the mobility of graduates into leadership positions in their respective professions.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Cardiopulmonary Science Degree Completion concentration must meet the following criteria:

1. College GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale on all transferable credit;

2. Transcript(s)-proof of graduation from an accredited allied health professional program;

3. Eligibility for professional licensure in discipline.

Other Fees

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For over 30 years, Independence University, formerly California College for Health Sciences, has graduated more respiratory care professionals than any other private career college. Today, IU continues to meet the needs of respiratory therapists who wish to gain advanced education in their field through our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care with a Respiratory Care Management concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree with the choice of concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice or Respiratory Care Management provides students with the necessary skills to advance into a supervisory/management, patient education, clinical specialist, case management or advanced clinical practitioner position in various healthcare facilities (e.g. hospital, clinic, medical office, home care, LTC) or in an environment specific to the field of respiratory care.

The curriculum contains information on management, advanced clinical care, and current issues and trends in healthcare, exposing students to the latest developments in respiratory care. The program includes a general education component, a foundation in cardiopulmonary sciences, and coursework in the respiratory care specialties of acute and critical care, emergency care, perinatal and pediatrics, research and Evidence Based Medicine (EMB), patient education, case management and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program must be a graduate of an associate’s degree level, health sciences program (i.e., medical assisting, respiratory therapy, nurse education,
surgical technology, etc.) from an accredited institution or have completed sufficient college credit to attain the equivalent of an associate’s degree in the discipline of health science. Prospective students should also have
completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours and 22.5 quarter credit hours).

International Applicants
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Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s program must provide an official or attested transcript of completed high school work translated into English and certified to be at least equivalent to the credential required by the college in its admissions criteria. This policy also applies to any student with previous education completed outside of the United States.

2.Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency in one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of 550 or 213 computer based or 79 IBT based or (ii) 6.0 on IELTS.

Other Fees

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For over 30 years, Independence University, formerly California College for Health Sciences, has graduated more respiratory care professionals than any other private career college. Today, IU continues to meet the needs of respiratory therapists who wish to gain advanced education in their field through our Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care with an Advanced Clinical Practice concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree with the choice of concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice or Respiratory Care Management provides students with the necessary skills to advance into a supervisory/management, patient education, clinical specialist, case management or advanced clinical practitioner position in various healthcare facilities (e.g. hospital, clinic, medical office, home care, LTC) or in an environment specific to the field of respiratory care

The curriculum contains information on management, advanced clinical care, and current issues and trends in healthcare, exposing students to the latest developments in respiratory care. The program includes a general education component, a foundation in cardiopulmonary sciences, and coursework in the respiratory care specialties of acute and critical care, emergency care, perinatal and pediatrics, research and Evidence Based Medicine (EMB), patient education, case management and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program must be a graduate of an associate’s degree level, health sciences program (i.e., medical assisting, respiratory therapy, nurse education,
surgical technology, etc.) from an accredited institution or have completed sufficient college credit to attain the equivalent of an associate’s degree in the discipline of health science. Prospective students should also have
completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours and 22.5 quarter credit hours).

International Applicants
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Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s program must provide an official or attested transcript of completed high school work translated into English and certified to be at least equivalent to the credential required by the college in its admissions criteria. This policy also applies to any student with previous education completed outside of the United States.

2.Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency in one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of 550 or 213 computer based or 79 IBT based or (ii) 6.0 on IELTS.

Other Fees

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CSU’s Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) is Australia’s only distance education course in Exercise Physiology that is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

Why study this course?

Chronic illness is the single greatest challenge facing health care in Australia. Recent data from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicates that chronic illness currently contributes to 70% of the health burden in Australia and this is expected to rise to 80% by 2020.

Accredited exercise physiologists play a critical role enhancing the health of the nation by specialising in the delivery of preventative exercise programs and/or exercise interventions for the management of chronic and complex conditions and/or injuries.

CSU’s Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) develops the knowledge, skills and core competencies you require to work as an accredited exercise physiologist in a variety of settings. The course prepares students to conduct client consultations to determine medical and physical activity histories, perform pre-exercise screenings, use motivational interviewing to determine readiness for exercise and perform health and fitness assessments. Students will also be prepared to design and deliver evidence-based exercise prescriptions, apply psychological strategies to promote lifestyle modification and behaviour change, and provide client education to prevent or manage targeted cardiopulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions as well as cancer and depression.

The course also includes up to 500 hours of supervised clinical placement, which provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in exercise physiology in real clinical settings whilst being supported by experienced health professionals.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science and/or Sport Science, or equivalent

and

evidence of approved graduate entry membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

or

evidence of pending graduate entry membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) due to an inadequate number of apparently healthy practicum hours only (i.e. all Exercise Science knowledge and skills criteria are met).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Not open to international students.

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