RTH 102- Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care II
Integrates the concepts of mathematics, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practices of respiratory care.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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RTH 120- Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care
Presents the theory of basic patient assessment and functional medical terminology.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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RTH 121- Cardiopulmonary Science I
Focuses on pathophysiology, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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RTH 131- Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I
Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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RTH 132- Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures II
Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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RTH 145- Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I
Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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RTH 190- Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy
Includes supervised practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio 1:5 hours maximum.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Clinical Hours: 15 | Contact Hours: 15
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RTH 217- Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Care and Health Promotion
Focuses on purpose and implementation of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program. Explores procedures and approaches used in pulmonary home care. Identifies and discusses major health and wellness programs applied to cardiopulmonary patients.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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RTH 222- Cardiopulmonary Science II
Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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RTH 223- Cardiopulmonary Science III
Continues the exploration of topics discussed in RTH 121 and RTH 222.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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RTH 225- Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures
Focuses on the cardiopulmonary, physiology, pathology and application of therapeutic procedures in the management of the newborn and pediatric patient.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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RTH 235- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures II
Presents the use of multiple diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in ambulatory and critical care patients.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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RTH 236- Critical Care Monitoring
Focuses on techniques and theory necessary for the evaluation and treatment of the critical care patient, especially arterial blood gases and hemodynamic measurements. Explores physiologic effects of advanced mechanical ventilation.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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RTH 290- Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy
Includes supervised practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio 1:5 hours maximum. Variable hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours:
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RTH 298- Seminar and Project in Respiratory Therapy
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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