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111 RTH 111 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 CR.) Concentrates on anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
111 RTH 111 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 CR.) Concentrates on anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
111 RTH 111 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 CR.) Concentrates on anatomy and physiology of the 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.
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.
151 RTH 151 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES I (4 CR.) Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
151 RTH 151 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES I (4 CR.) Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
152 RTH 152 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES II (4 CR.) Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
152 RTH 152 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES II (4 CR.) Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 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.
254 RTH 254 ADVANCED CLINICAL PROCEDURES IV (3-4 CR.) Offers clinical instruction in advanced patient care practices. Clinical 15-20 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
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.
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.
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