Respiratory Care

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 01342.00CA

Program Learning Outcome(s):

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.

Prerequisites for admission to the program

CHEM 110

Introductory Chemistry

4

(or other college level CHEM course)

MATH 108

Beginning Algebra

4

  or MATH 124

Intermediate Algebra

or 5

or MATH Level V

BIOL 15

Intro to Microbiology

5

BIOL 20

Human Anatomy

4

BIOL 21

Human Physiology

4

Additional course required for completion of the program

The following courses may be taken prior to or during the program: however, completing any of these courses prior to admission will significantly reduce the student's workload while in the program.

ENGL 2

Reading and Composition

3

GE Requirement-Area C: 3 Units

PSY 1

Principles of Psychology

3

CMST 2

Public Speaking

3

  or CMST 2H

Honors Public Speaking

or 3

  or CMST 4

Small Group Communicaiton

or 3

KIN Activity Courses: 2 courses

ALH 6

Critical Six Soft Skills

3

Program Sequence

RT 110

Fundamentals of RT

7

RT 115

Clinical Preparation - Respiratory Care

0.5

RT 120

Concepts in Respiratory Care

7

RT 125

Intro-Clinical RT

5

RT 128

RT Pharmacology

3

RT 135

Fundamental Clinical RT

3.5

RT 140

Intensive Resp. Care

6

RT 142

Neonatal-Pediatric Resp

3

RT 145

Advanced Respiratory Care Procedures

5

RT 155

Respiratory Care Practicum I

2

RT 160

Resp Care Seminar II

4

RT 165

Resp Care Practicum II

8