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Respiratory Therapy Course Descriptions

RTH 102 Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care II
3 credits
Integrates the concepts of mathematics, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practice of respiratory care. Prerequisite: MTH 3 and Instructor permission.  Lecture 3 hours per week.
RTH 120 Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care
2 credits
Presents the theory of basic patient assessment and functional medical terminology. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.  Lecture 2 hours per week.
RTH 121 Cardiopulmonary Science I
3 credits
Focuses on pathophysiology, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours per week.
RTH 131-132 Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I-II
4 credits each
Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute, and critical cardiopulmonary care. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
RTH 145 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I
1 credit
Presents selection criteria for the use of and detailed information on pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.  Lecture 1 hour per week.
RTH 217 Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Care and Health Promotion
2 credits
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: Instructor permission.  Lecture 2 hours per week.
RTH 222 Cardiopulmonary Science II
3 credits
Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours per week.
RTH 225 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures
3 credits
Focuses on cardiopulmonary physiology, pathology and application of therapeutic procedures in the management of the newborn and pediatric patient. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
RTH 235 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures II
3 credits
Presents the use of multiple diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in ambulatory and critical care patients. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
RTH 236 Critical Care Monitoring
3 credits
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: Instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

2011-2012 Catalog

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