Respiratory Therapy (RTH)

Integrates the concepts of mathematics, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practices of respiratory care. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Open enrollment)

*Concentrates on anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

Presents the theory of basic patient assessment and functional medical terminology. Lecture - 2 hours per week.

*Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

*Presents theory of equipment and procedures used for patients requiring general and critical cardiopulmonary care. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

*Focuses on purpose, use and evaluation of equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care. Lecture - 1hour per week.

Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.

(Restricted Enrollment) Career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the College. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Supervised Study

Focuses on purpose and implementation of comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program. Lecture 1 hour per week.

*Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

Continues the exploration of topics discussed in RTH 121 and 222. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Prerequisite is RTH 222 or permission of the assistant dean. Focuses on the cardiopulmonary, physiology, pathology, and application of therapeutic procedures in the management of the newborn and pediatric patient. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)(Only placement in Plan is hard-coded)

*Presents intensive correlation of all major respiratory therapy subject areas reflecting the entry-level and advanced practitioner matrices. Emphasizes assessment, implementation, and modification of therapy to patient response. Lecture 2 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

*Prerequisite is completion of all first and second semester required courses or permission of the program head. Focuses on techniques and theory necessary for the evaluation and treatment of the critical care patient. Explores physiologic effects of advanced mechanical ventilation. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (Restricted Enrollment)

Concentrates on pharmacologic agents used in the management of the critically ill patient. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

*On-Site Training In: (Restricted Enrollment)