About the Program
See AS Degree in Respiratory Care
Gainful Employment Information
Certificate of Achievement in Respiratory Care
http://www.butte.edu/departments/curriculum/gainful-employment/0134200CA.html
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2023-2024Program Code: 01342.00CA
Type: Career
General Education: None
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate a solid professional and general medical knowledge base.
Accurately interpret pertinent clinical information from medical records and physical findings.
Recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions based on physiological data and patient assessment data.
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and is proficient in the clinical skills required on the job.
Competently perform the therapeutic procedures and modalities, and diagnostic procedures required on the job.
Demonstrate efficient performance of an overall patient assessment.
Demonstrate effective oral and communication skills.
Exhibit ethical and professional manners, including timely and prepared entrance to clinic and contributing to a positive work environment.
Function effectively as a member of the health care team, accepts supervision and works effectively with supervisory personnel.
Demonstrate self-direction and responsibility for his/her own actions.
Display respect for beliefs and values of all persons regardless of cultural background, religion, age, or lifestyle.
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 102.00
This course is for the student who lacks the necessary background to enroll directly in CHEM 51 or CHEM 1. The assumption is made that this is the student's first exposure to chemistry. With that in mind, both the philosophy and practice of laboratory chemistry are pursued. The approach to many topics is quantitative and the topics chosen are those that are bothersome to students in more advanced courses. The goal is to prepare students for CHEM 51 or CHEM 1 and further study in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 217
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
68.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 68.00
This course covers fundamental algebraic concepts and operations. The topics include operations with positive and negative real numbers, solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations, applications of linear equations, operations with polynomials, exponential and rational expressions, factoring, graphing linear equations in two variables, and solving systems of linear equations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 108
Unit(s): 5.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
85.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course builds on the concepts and skills learned in Elementary Algebra. The topics include exponents and polynomials, rational and radical expressions and equations, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, functions, complex numbers, logarithms, and applications.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 or, CHEM 1 or, CHEM 51 and one year high school biology, or, BIOL 1 or, BIOL 2 or, BIOL 20 or, BIOL 21
Unit(s): 5.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
/ 102.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course includes the study of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa, with emphasis on the predominant pathogenic members of those groups. Study of basic organic chemistry, genetics, metabolism, microbe-host interactions, the immune response and etiological factors involved in disease are also included. Methods of detection, identification, isolation, culture, enumeration, and control of microbes are provided. Consideration is also given to applied and environmental microbiology, as well as biotechnology techniques.
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 102.00
Structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 110B).
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20 and CHEM 110 or, CHEM 1 or, CHEM 51
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 102.00
Study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 120B).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychology by surveying the basic theories, concepts and research in the science of human behavior and cognitive processes. Topics include the science of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, ethics, sensation and perception, learning and memory, development, cognition, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (C-ID PSY 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is the study of the fundamentals of public speaking with an emphasis on extemporaneous style delivery. Focus is placed on critical thinking including: the organization of ideas, the use of research, the development of critical analysis in the construction and consumption of messages and the practice of ethical and mindful communication. (C-ID COMM 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This is an Honors level introductory Public Speaking course. Through a process of thorough analysis, critical thinking, extended discussions, and original oral and written responses, students will study the fundamentals of extemporaneous public speaking. Emphasis is placed on the organization of ideas, the use of research techniques, and the development of critical analysis for problem solving. (C-ID COMM 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in small group contexts. It emphasizes group discussion for problem solving, leadership, listening, information gathering, analysis and public speaking. This class is designed to be experiential and exposes students to small group communication theory and public speaking fundamentals within the context of their own small group interactions, activities and presentations in classroom settings and real-world environments. (C-ID COMM 140).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course assists in the development of soft skills in the professional healthcare settings. Soft skills can be defined as a cluster of personality traits and behaviors that enhance the relationship between two individuals or an individual and an organization. Proficiency in the practice of soft skills has been identified as an essential characteristic to attain for any individual involved in the professional healthcare setting. Content will include six competency domains which include: Communication, Workplace Ethics and Professionalism, Team Building and Collaboration, Effective Problem Solving, Embracing Diversity and Demonstrating Compassion.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RT Program
Unit(s): 7.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
102.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic atmospheric physics, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, blood gas chemistry, and ventilatory dynamics. The student will be introduced to basic concepts of health and disease with emphasis on cardiopulmonary disorders, fundamentals of problem solving techniques and safe handling of medical gases and equipment. Selected respiratory care and diagnostic equipment, techniques and problems will be introduced in the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): RT 110, ALH 6, ENGL 2, CMST 2 or CMST 2H or CMST 4
Unit(s): 0.50
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 36.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 36.00
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of clinical respiratory care as practiced in the acute care hospital. Students will become conversant with bedside examination, monitoring, and care of medical/surgical and respiratory disease patients.
Prerequisite(s): RT 115
Corequisite(s): RT 125, RT 128
Unit(s): 7.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
102.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is a survey of cardiorespiratory disease with a focus on the role that the respiratory care practitioner plays in professional and culturally appropriate clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Cultural awareness, sensitivity and communication will be emphasized. Selected respiratory care techniques, equipment, and procedures will be introduced in the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): RT 115
Corequisite(s): RT 120, RT 128
Unit(s): 5.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 272.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 272.00
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of clinical respiratory care as practiced in the acute care hospital. Students will become conversant with bedside examination, monitoring, and care of medical/surgical and respiratory disease patients.
Prerequisite(s): RT 115
Corequisite(s): RT 120, RT 125
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course introduces students to fundamental pharmacological concepts and applied pharmacology. Emphasis will be placed on drug action and interaction as well as the practical aspects of routes of administration.
Prerequisite(s): RT 120, RT 125, RT 128
Unit(s): 3.50
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
30.00 hours Lecture
/ 96.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 126.00
This course is a supervised clinical respiratory therapy experience in the hospital setting, including the application of theories and therapeutic modalities taught in previous RT classes. Mechanical Ventilation concepts will be introduced in the lecture portion.
Prerequisite(s): RT 135
Corequisite(s): RT 142, RT 145
Unit(s): 6.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
85.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 136.00
This course is a study of the fundamentals of respiratory care in the critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on the critical care environment, advanced patient assessment, monitoring, advanced techniques of airway management and continuous mechanical ventilatory support.
Prerequisite(s): RT 135
Corequisite(s): RT 140, RT 145
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is an introduction to respiratory care of the neonatal and pediatric patient. Emphasis is placed upon growth and development, pathophysiology, clinical assessment, treatment, resuscitation and mechanical ventilatory support.
Prerequisite(s): RT 135
Corequisite(s): RT 140, RT 142
Unit(s): 5.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 272.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 272.00
This course is designed to support continued in-hospital development of clinical respiratory care skills with emphasis on the application of scientific principles to the therapeutic environment and life support of the critically ill patient.
Prerequisite(s): RT 140, RT 142, RT 145
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 118.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 118.00
This course is designed as a clinical experience to allow the respiratory care student to hone skills learned in previous RT courses while developing new skills in the performance of day-to-day tasks of the staff respiratory care practitioner. Emphasis will be placed on both self assessment and critique of clinical performance by hospital personnel. Offered in Winter Session only. Travel to out-of-area clinical facilities will be required.
Prerequisite(s): RT 155
Corequisite(s): RT 165
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
68.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 68.00
This course is designed to explore the historical, contemporary and technical issues germaine to respiratory care as an allied health profession through lecture/discussion/literary review. Emphasis will be placed on issues relevant to the current practice of respiratory care and credentialing requirements. Preparation for post-graduate credentialing examinations will be included in the course work.
Prerequisite(s): RT 155
Corequisite(s): RT 160
Unit(s): 8.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 408.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 408.00
This course supports the continuing practice and evaluation of skills for advanced respiratory care students in the hospital setting. Development of skills pertaining to the organization and completion of patient care assignments in both the medical-surgical and critical care environments are emphasized. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are incorporated in the course, as these are required for employment in Respiratory Care.
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Contacts
Donna Davis, Chair
(530) 895-2827
Department Office: AHPS 215
(530) 873-7533
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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