Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy (181) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	101	Orientation to Careers in Health Sciences	1
NAS	171	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
RTH	102	Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care	3
RTH	110	Fund. Theory & Procedures for Respiratory Care	3
AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification earned; AHA Heartsaver OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certification earned
		Social Science/Humanities Elective	3
FIRST YEAR FALL
ENG	111	College Composition	3
RTH	111	Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System	3
RTH	131	Respiratory Care Theory & Procedures I	4
RTH	145	Pharmacology for Respiratory Care	2
RTH	151	Fundamental Clinical Procedures I	4
FIRST YEAR SPRING
RTH	112	Pathology of the Cardiopulmonary System	3
RTH	121	Cardiopulmonary Science	3
RTH	132	Respiratory Care Theory & Procedures II	4
RTH	152	Fundamental Clinical Procedures II	4
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
RTH	135	Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures I	2
RTH	224	Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills I	3
RTH	253	Advanced Clinical Procedures III	3
		Humanities/Fine Art Elective	3
		Social Science Elective	3
SECOND YEAR FALL
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
RTH	226	Theory of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care	2
RTH	254	Advanced Clinical Procedures IV	3
RTH	227	Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills I	2
RTH	267	12-Lead EKG	3
RTH	265	Current Issues in Respiratory Care	2
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Earned Eligible for Certification Testing as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Total Program Credits			72

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Core competencies for HLT 105, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, are covered within RTH 110. Students will receive a BLS Healthcare Provider Card.

Wes Mullins	jmullins@mecc.edu	276.523.9017
Isaac Sharrett	isharrett@mecc.edu	276.523.9021
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.9014