112 RTH 112 PATHOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 CR.) Presents pathophysiology of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis upon diseases of cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
112 RTH 112 PATHOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 CR.) Presents pathophysiology of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis upon diseases of cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
121 RTH 121 CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE I (3 CR.) Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
121 RTH 121 CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE I (3 CR.) Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
131 RTH 131 RESPIRATORY CARE THEORY AND PROCEDURES I (4 CR.) 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. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
131 RTH 131 RESPIRATORY CARE THEORY AND PROCEDURES I (4 CR.) 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. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
132 RTH 132 RESPIRATORY CARE THEORY AND PROCEDURES II (4 CR.) 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. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
132 RTH 132 RESPIRATORY CARE THEORY AND PROCEDURES II (4 CR.) 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. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
145 RTH 145 PHARMACOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE I (2 CR.) Introduces students to pharmacologic agents used in cardiopulmonary care. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
226 RTH 226 THEORY OF NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE (2 CR.) Focuses on cardiopulmonary physiology and pathology of the newborn and pediatric patient. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
226 RTH 226 THEORY OF NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE (2 CR.) Focuses on cardiopulmonary physiology and pathology of the newborn and pediatric patient. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
227 RTH 227 – INTEGRATED RESPIRATORY THERAPY SKILLS II (2 Crs.) – 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.
227 RTH 227 – INTEGRATED RESPIRATORY THERAPY SKILLS II (2 Crs.) – 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.
265 RTH 265 – CURRENT ISSUES IN RESPIRATORY CARE (2-3 Crs) – Explores current issues affecting the profession of respiratory care. Pre-requisite requires current in enrollment in Respiratory Therapy Plan. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
267 RTH 267 – LEAD ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSTICS (3 Crs) – Presents a basic review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, and fundamental EKG’s including the dysrhymias. The focus on the remainder of the course is 12-lead diagnostics, including bundle branch clocks; hemiblocks; digitalis effects; myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction and related wave changes. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan. Lecture 3 hours per week.
267 RTH 267 – LEAD ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSTICS (3 Crs) – Presents a basic review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, and fundamental EKG’s including the dysrhymias. The focus on the remainder of the course is 12-lead diagnostics, including bundle branch clocks; hemiblocks; digitalis effects; myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction and related wave changes. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan. Lecture 3 hours per week.
126 SAF 126 PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3 CR.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Lecture 3 hours per week.
126 SAF 126 PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3 CR.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Lecture 3 hours per week.
126 SAF 126 PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3 CR.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Lecture 3 hours per week.
126 SAF 126 PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3 CR.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Lecture 3 hours per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
106 SDV 106 PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (1 CR.) Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search. Reading ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
106 SDV 106 PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (1 CR.) Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search. Reading ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 SDV 108 COLLEGE SURVIVAL SKILLS (2 CR.) Provides an orientation to the college. Introduces study skills, career and life planning. Offers an opportunity to engage in activities aimed at self-discovery. Emphasizes development of “Coping Skills” such as listening, interpersonal relations, competence, and improved self-concept. Recommended for students enrolled in developmental courses. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 1-3 hours per week.
200 SOC 200 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3 CR.) Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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