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The Concordia University, St. Paul Pulmonary Science program is conveniently offered in an online format.

The Pulmonary Science degree completion program is designed to assist Registered Respiratory Therapists to complete their Bachelor of Science degree at Concordia University, St. Paul in an accelerated format. 

Because most students are working fulltime as Registered Respiratory Therapists, this program is cohort-based and students only take one class at a time on the same night each week. Courses will be delivered via a web-based, course-management system. Students must be motivated and practice good time-management to be successful in this program.

The Concordia University, St. Paul Pulmonary Science program is conveniently offered in an online format.

The Pulmonary Science degree completion program is designed to assist Registered Respiratory Therapists to complete their Bachelor of Science degree at Concordia University, St. Paul in an accelerated format. 

Because most students are working fulltime as Registered Respiratory Therapists, this program is cohort-based and students only take one class at a time on the same night each week. Courses will be delivered via a web-based, course-management system. Students must be motivated and practice good time-management to be successful in this program.

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PUL-220 Epidemiological Foundations Available online

This course is designed to provide students with a historical background in epidemiological studies. The course is also designed to expose students to the principles and concepts necessary for understanding the basics of epidemiological activity and classical epidemiological investigations. By applying knowledge from a range of disciplines, epidemiologists are able to more adequately study disease, wellness and other health-related events in populations. The ultimate goal of this course is to
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PUL-301 Principles of Healthcare Syst. Available online

The objective of this course is to provide the students with a basic understandinghealthcare system. As the participants progress through the course they will buildtheir healthcare vocabulary, strengthen their understanding of healthcare concepts and have the opportunity to experience healthcare decision making through the evaluation of case scenarios.
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PUL-322 Compliance & Regulatory Req. Available online

This course explores the complex compliance and regulatory issues that engage healthcare professionals. Students will learn to search, navigate and convey federal and state regulatory statues. This course will explore the challenges that confront healthcare professionals.
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PUL-329 Advances in Pharmacology Available online

This course is designed to help broaden the health care professional�s knowledge ofpharmacology. Topics include types and effects of drugs, including diagnostic imaging contrast media. Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of drugs commonly used in ancillary health care are presented. Students taking this course will also study the most recent FDA approved medications and understand the current state of respiratory care practice in today�s health care environment.
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PUL-330 Multi-Specialties in Resp. Thr Available online

This course outlines the diverse disciplines in the Respiratory Therapy profession ranging from acute care to chronic management. It gives Respiratory Therapists the opportunity to develop more understanding of professional diversification of other specialties in their field, including Sleep Medicine, neo-Peds, Specialization, Flight Medicine, Home Care, and others. This seven week extensive course will identify the needs, demand and unique requirements for each specific specialization.
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PUL-331 Adv. in Critical Care Monitor Available online

This course focuses on the advanced medical and respiratory care needed for the critically ill adult patients. Among the topics covered are cardiopulmonary assessment of trauma, postsurgical, cardiac and renal patients. The course will also provide instruction in advanced cardiac life-support.
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PUL-332 Adv. Cardiopulmonary Sciences Available online

This course provides students with techniques and methods used to analyze and evaluate the health status of critically ill patients. This course has an emphasis on the respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems and is beneficial for students who work within a critical care facility.
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PUL-342 Healthcare Info. Systems Available online

This course examines the intricate interlocking healthcare technology systems from patient self-service to data entry by the practitioner. Additionally, students will explore security, legal and ethical implications associated with electronic healthcare systems. Finally, students will learn about enterprise healthcareinformation and management systems� thatcontribute to ensuring quality patient care.
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PUL-400 Health Psychology Available online

This class is designed to help students learn those skills necessary in forging a bridge between the client-learner�s thoughts, feelings and actions by integrating thought and behavior into one synergistic approach to the delivery of health education that can accommodate the whole person. Cognitive techniques, such as lecture discussion, readings, presentations, collection of data and specific planning combined with the behavioral components of emotion and action will help in bringing about
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PUL-435 Ethics & Decision Making Available online

This is a foundational course in ethics for individuals who are pursuing vocations inhealth care. At the completion of this course students will have a greater understanding of the ethical principles that are applied to the delivery of health care services, as well as some of the more current and pressing issues of health care delivery. Students will develop a personal model of decision making that is consistent with core personal values as well as the ethical standards of their professions.
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PUL-490 Senior Seminar Available online

This course provides the foundation for the research project. The students will engage in a literature survey of research in the instructor�s area of expertise and develop a research proposal consisting of a research hypothesis, a rationale for the work and experimental design.
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For admission consideration, a student must:

  • Have an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • If the candidate has an Associate of Applied Science Degree, additional lower division general education courses may also need to be taken for graduation
  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. A non-refundable application fee of $30, payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Final and official transcripts from all previous institutions attended
    * If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet.  Concordia accepts completed goal areas.

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in an adult undergraduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Fall 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Monday, September 10, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Monday
  • Chat Time: 7-8 p.m. CST

Spring 2013 Term

  • Start Date: Monday, January 14, 2013
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Monday
  • Chat Time: 7-8 p.m. CST


TERM 1  PUL322 | PUL301


TERM 2  PUL342 | PUL220


TERM 3  PUL400 | PUL329


TERM 4  PUL330 | PUL331


TERM 5  PUL332 | PUL490


TERM 6  PUL435

Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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