Nature of Work

Cardiorespiratory Sciences (CRS) is a multidisciplined, multicredentialed program preparing students in care, management, and lif-support of individuals having deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. A successful graduate of this program will obtain credentials from the American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Credentialing International, and the National Board for Respiratory Care.

RCPs and cardiac technicians work with people of all ages in hospitals, clinics, offics, home health,, schools, public health, military, and the Federal Government. As our nation moves toward health care reform, these practitioners will continue to be in a valuable profession, thus ensuring job security.

Program Description

The Cardiorespiratory Sciences Program provides a quality academic experience preparing Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) and Cardiac Technicians. The graduate will possess the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required to think critically, communicate effectively, and provide self-direction while administering care.

This program emphasizes developing competencies that integrate protocols, clinical practice guidelines, and critical pathways into an efficient cardiorespiratory care plan. The program includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice instruction. Critical thinking, patient assessment, and critical care skills are emphasized in preparing the student/graduate to sit for both certification and registry level testing.

Accreditation

This program has obtained accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Click here to view “CSN’s National Success Rate Comparison (Three Year Average)”

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Cardiorespiratory Sciences at CSN

Program Course Sheet and Application Deadlines

Career Guide and Approximate Costs

Selection Criteria

Physical and Essential Requirements for Job Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

TEAS Exam Information and Registration Form

CRS Program Handbook

NOTE: Students who have taken the TEAS exam from another state and/or institution must have all their scores officially transferred to CSN BEFORE their specified application deadline. An unofficial copy must also be presented with the limited entry application packet.

Admission Requirements

The CSN CRS program is a Limited Entry Program.  Therefore, an application for admission into the program must be submitted and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration.

Students First Checklist

New students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Students First Checklist This checklist provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited-Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.

How to Transfer Credits to CSN From Other Colleges

For further information, contact the Health Programs Advisement office.  Additionally, it is very important that interested students attend an orientation as soon as possible for complete admissions information.   Program orientatons are held weekly.  You can call (702) 651-5015 for pre-recorded orientation information. 

If you require other information, please e-mail the Health Programs Advisor directly.