Sequence of Courses for the Respiratory Therapist Program
Register for classes using WebAdvisor. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
- Fall Year One First Semester
- RT-101 Principles of Respiratory Therapy I - Units = 3.0
- RT-101L Beginning Clinical Practice - Units = 1.0
- RT-102 Beginning Laboratory - Units = 2.0
- RT-103 Basic Patient Care - Units = 0.50
- RT-145 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Units = 0.50
- Spring Year One Second Semester
- RT-104A Principles of Respiratory Therapy II - Units = 3.0
- RT-104B Principles of Respiratory Therapy III - Units = 3.0
- RT-105A Intermediate Laboratory I - Units = 1.0
- RT-105B Intermediate Laboratory II - Units = 0.50
- RT-106 Intermediate Clinical Practice (Taken twice = RT-107) - Units = 2.0 OR
- RT-107 Intermediate Clinical Practice II - Units = 4.0
- RT-108 Basic Principles Respiratory Pathophysiology - Units = 1.0
- Summer Year One Semester
- RT-131A Principles of Mechanical Ventilation I - Units = 2.50
- RT-134 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care - Units = 1.0
- Fall Year Two Third Semester
- AH-151 Applied Clinical Pharmacology - Units = 2.0
- RT-130A Advanced Respiratory Therapy I - Units = 2.5
- RT-132 Advanced Laboratory- Units = 1.0
- RT-133 Mechanical Ventilation Laboratory - Units = 2.0
- RT-134L Clinical Practicum in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care - Units = 1.50
- RT-139 Pulmonary Function Testing - Units = 1.0
- RT-139L Clinical Practice in Pulmonary Function Testing (optional Fall Semester 3 or Spring Semester 4) - Units = 0.50
- RT-130L Advanced Clinical Practice (Taken in January before Semester 4) - Units = 2.0
- Spring Year Two Fourth Semester
- RT-130B Advanced Respiratory Therapy II - Units = 1.50
- RT-131B Principles of Mechanical Ventilation II - Units = 2.50
- RT-135 Computer Simulation for Respiratory Care - Units = 0.50
- RT-136 Critical Care Clinical Practice - Units = 3.50
- RT-137 Home Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Units = 0.50
- RT-138 Specialty Rotations in Respiratory Care - Units = 0.50
- RT-139L Clinical Practice in Pulmonary Function Testing (optional Fall Semester 3 or Spring Semester 4) - Units = 0.50
See Course Descriptions for additional information.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Demonstrate mastery of cognitive learning in respiratory care by successfully passing the licensure examination accepted by the California State Respiratory Care Board (National Board for Respiratory Care Entry Level Examination) and qualify for licensure as a California Respiratory Care Practitioner within a year of graduation.
- Demonstrate mastery of cognitive learning in respiratory care by successfully passing the National Board for Respiratory Care Advanced Practitioner Written Registry Examination with scores that are equal to or that exceed the national average.
- Demonstrate mastery of cognitive learning in respiratory care by successfully passing the National Board for Respiratory Care Advanced Practitioner Clinical Simulation Examination with “Information Gathering” and “Decision Making” scores that are equal to or that exceed the national average.
- Demonstrate mastery of psychomotor learning in respiratory care as evidenced by successful completion of comprehensive laboratory practical examinations and demonstration of safe and knowledgeable clinical practice in the local community.
- Demonstrate mastery of psychomotor learning in respiratory care as evidenced by positive employer feedback on evaluation instruments.
- Demonstrate mastery of psychomotor learning in respiratory care as evidenced by positive feedback from program graduates themselves at least one year post graduation.
- Demonstrate mastery of the affective learning domain as evidenced by appropriate display of professional behaviors while engaging in clinical patient care settings.
- Demonstrate mastery of the affective learning domain as evidenced by positive ratings of professional behaviors on national evaluation instruments by local employers and advisory board members.
- Demonstrate the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills necessary to assist the physician in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders.
- Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills, time management skills, interpersonal communication skills, and technical skills necessary to provide competent respiratory care in multidisciplinary care settings.
- Commit to promoting appreciation for, communication between, and understanding among people with different beliefs and backgrounds and demonstrate sensitivity to the professional needs of all racial and ethnic groups.
- Demonstrate respect for and protection of the legal and personal rights of the patients they treat and promote disease prevention and wellness in local work settings and the community at large.
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