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RESPIRATORY THERAPY
COURSES
Admission to this program is by special application only.
RPTH 400 PATIENT AND HEALTH CARE CONCERNS (2)
Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory
Therapy program.
Introduction to the field of Respiratory Care; job responsibility and
role within the health care team. Discussion of ethical and legal issues
that involve Respiratory Care Practitioners. Discussion of aging, death
and dying, and information technologies. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 410 INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE AND RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT
TECHNIQUES (3)
Two lecture hours plus three lab hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission
to the Respiratory Therapy program.
The study and practice of basic nursing arts. Also included will be a
review of basic science relevant to respiratory therapy and its application
to respiratory system assessment. The class will include some hospital
practice. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 420 APPLICATION OF CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(3)
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory
Therapy program.
Study of the healthy cardiopulmonary system with application to the types
of alterations that occur with disease. Emphasis will be applied to areas
of particular concern to Respiratory Care Practitioners. When applicable,
case histories will be utilized. Computer programs will be used for computations
requiring practice. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 430 INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS (6)
Four lecture hours and six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission
to the Respiratory Therapy program.
The study and laboratory practice of respiratory care procedures basic
to medical/surgical respiratory care. Included will be respiratory pharmacology,
oxygen and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, secretion removal
procedures, adjuncts to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the care and
cleaning of respiratory therapy equipment. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 438 CLINICAL CLERKSHIP I – SPRING (1)
(Credit/No Credit.)
Supervised clinical experience in local hospital. Prerequisite: Admission
to the Respiratory Therapy program.
Supervised experience in the medical/surgical areas of a local hospital,
observing and performing respiratory care procedures to non-critical care
patients. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 445 RESPIRATORY DISEASES I (2)
Two class hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapy
program.
Using the obstructive pulmonary diseases (asthma, chronic bronchitis and
emphysema) as a model, the student will learn disease terminology, disease
classification, history taking and physical examination. Also included
will be basic radiologic, clinical and pulmonary diagnostics. Transfer
credit: CSU.
RPTH 448 CLINICAL CLERKSHIP II – SUMMER (2)
(Credit/No Credit.)
A total of 120 hours of supervised clinical experience in local hospitals.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapy program.
Supervised experience in the Medical-Surgical patient care areas of a
local hospital. Emphasis is on attaining proficiency in skills performed
by a Respiratory Care Practitioner in these areas. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 450 RESPIRATORY DISEASES II (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year
Respiratory Therapy program.
Continuation of the study of cardiopulmonary diseases utilizing the model
developed in RPTH 445. To include the treatment and pharmacotherapy of
selected disorders. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 458 CLINICAL CLERKSHIP III (6)
(Credit/No Credit.)
Two lecture hours per week for eight weeks and 320 total hours of supervised
clinical experience in local hospitals. Prerequisite: Completion of the
first year Respiratory Therapy program.
Supervised experience in the Adult Intensive Care Unit and/or Coronary
Care Unit of a local hospital. Emphasis is on attaining proficiency in
skills performed by a respiratory care practitioner in these areas. Transfer
credit: CSU.
RPTH 460 RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE (4)
Six lecture hours and six lab hours per week plus two hours per week by
arrangement for eight weeks. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year
Respiratory Therapy program.
The study and practice of techniques necessary to provide respiratory
care to patients in adult critical care areas. Emphasis on team management,
assessment and communication, airway management, ventilator care and monitoring.
Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 475 HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING AND SELECTED TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY
CARE (2)
Two class hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapy
program.
The application of advanced principles of cardiopulmonary diagnostics
and physiology to the care of critically ill patients. The application
of the above principles to other body systems. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 480 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND OUTPATIENT RESPIRATORY CARE (2)
Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year
Respiratory Therapy program.
By learning concepts in various diagnostic testing studies, the student
will be able to identify changes in a patient’s pulmonary status
and assist the healthcare team in the outpatient setting to improve the
patient’s quality of life. Fundamental aspects of pulmonary function
testing, exercise testing, and metabolic studies will be explored. Transfer
credit: CSU.
RPTH 484 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY (2)
Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory
Therapy program.
A course designed for respiratory therapy students to study and practice
the language of medicine. Special attention will be given to body systems
and words most encountered in this profession. Offered in an online format.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit:
CSU.
RPTH 485 CLINICAL MEDICINE SEMINAR (2)
Two class hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year Respiratory
Therapy program.
Integration of pathology, pathophysiology, diagnostic techniques and therapeutic
modalities through the utilization of patient case studies. Preparation
for job placement. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 488 CLINICAL CLERKSHIP IV (6)
(Credit/No Credit.)
Supervised clinical experience in local hospitals. Prerequisite: Completion
of the first year Respiratory Therapy program.
Supervised experience in the Adult Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care
Unit, Pulmonary Function Lab, Neonatal/Pediatric Care Units of a local
hospital. Also the option of a home care rotation. Emphasis is on attaining
proficiency in skills performed by a Respiratory Care Practitioner in
these areas. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 490 NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE (1.5)
Two lecture hours and three lab hours per week for eight weeks. Prerequisite:
Admission to the Respiratory Therapy program.
By applying the normal and abnormal cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology
of the newborn and pediatric patient, the student will master the basic
foundation and competent delivery of respiratory care with this age specific
population. This course will give the student the necessary background
to pursue further studies in this specialized area. Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 495 RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD EXAMINATION PREPARATION &
REVIEW (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year
of a respiratory therapy program or an applicant to the Respiratory Care
Board for Respiratory Care.
Preparation and review for the Certification Examination of the California
Respiratory Care Board and the Registration Examination offered by the
National Board for Respiratory Care. May be repeated twice for credit.
Transfer credit: CSU.
RPTH 665 SELECTED TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY (.5 or 1 or 1.5
or 2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Eight hours for each .5 unit.
This course is designed to develop specific skills that are utilized in
the practice of respiratory therapy. The course may focus on new areas
of practice or specialized skills. May be repeated for credit a maximum
of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.
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