21 courses with the subject RTP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RTP 1010Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy provides students with an introduction and comprehensive survey of the respiratory care profession. This course emphasizes the application of physics and chemistry as the foundation for specific modes of respiratory care principles employed in patient care including indications, hazards, contraindications, evaluation of therapy, and patient assessment. Topics that will be discussed include the history of respiratory therapy, patient assessment, medical gas storage, equipment, and therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, airway clearance techniques, imaging and laboratory data interpretation, patient safety and infection control procedures, medical ethics, respiratory therapy research, e-medicine, and disaster and pandemic management. Prerequisite(s): AHS1010, MAT1100, BIO1110, BIO1120, BIO1130, BIO1140, BIO1160, BIO1170 Co-requisite(s): RTP1020, RTP1200, RTP1300
Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1 Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy Lab provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with basic respiratory therapy equipment and simulated practice of basic respiratory care modalities. Topics and competencies include patient assessment, patient movement, medical gas therapy, personal protection equipment, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques, arterial blood gas procedure and interpretation, and x-ray interpretation. Students must acquire a 80% or better on all competencies. Co-requisite(s): RTP1010, RTP1200, RTP1300, RTP1400
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology provides the students with an in-depth understanding of the physiologic and pharmacological basis of pulmonary and cardiac medications. This course focuses on the preparation and calculation of drug dosages and mixtures and general principles of pharmacology as they relate to the body systems. Topics that will be explored include drug preparation, dosage calculation, mixture compatibility, pharmacology principles, delivery systems/types, and cardiopulmonary system related drugs. Respiratory Therapy Policy Manual Revised May 2026 P a g e | 34
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology provides students with an in-depth understanding of adult cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology. This course focuses on the heart-lung relationship and clinical applications of these phenomena in the cardiopulmonary system. Topics that will be explored include development and anatomy of the respiratory system as well as the functional anatomy and control of the cardiovascular system. Additionally, respiratory function and ventilatory mechanisms, gas exchange and transport, laws of diffusion, laboratory analysis, pulmonary hemodynamics, acid-base balance, and renal physiology. Prerequisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): RTP1010, RTP1020, RTP1200, RTP1400
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 Clinical Practices I introduce students to clinical practice in basic respiratory care procedures. Students will use knowledge and skills mastered in the classroom to provide supervised direct patient care at assigned clinical sites and facilities. Students will have an introduction to their assigned clinical site and complete skills in oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive and bedside spirometry, inspiratory and expiratory PIP/PEP devices, patient assessment, medication delivery, and basic life support (BLS). Students will be required to complete competencies, and a mid- term and final skills assessment evaluation. Prerequisite(s): AHS1010, MAT1100, BIO1110, BIO1120, BIO1130, BIO1140, BIO1160, BIO1170 Co-requisite(s): RTP1010, RTP1020, RTP1200, RTP1300
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology provides students with the knowledge necessary to assess the etiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis of cardiopulmonary, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases and conditions. Topics include infectious diseases and conditions, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological diseases and conditions, sleep apnea, trauma, patient assessment, interpretation of laboratory data and interpretation of various diagnostic testing. Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Quarter 1 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP1600, RTP1700, RTP1800 Respiratory Therapy Policy Manual Revised May 2026 P a g e | 35
RTP 1600Mechanical Ventilation and Airway Management
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Mechanical Ventilation and Airway Management provides students with an in- depth understanding of the theory, set-up, operation, and maintenance of noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilators and equipment used to establish and maintain pediatric and adult airways and emergency airway disorders. Topics that will be discussed include airway equipment, pediatric and adult airway establishment and maintenance, tracheostomy equipment and maintenance, airway extubation and decannulation, fiberoptic and specialty bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and chest tube maintenance, signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and initiation of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation and mechanical ventilation. Students will successfully complete competencies on intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care, decannulation, and initiation, weaning, and discontinuation of noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation. Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Qtr 1 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP1500, RTP1700, RTP1800
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Emergency and Critical Respiratory Care provides students with an in-depth understanding of all phases of the emergency department and critical care, the intensive adult critical care, advanced cardiac life support, and continuous mechanical ventilation. Topics that will be discussed include ER/ICU service and support, ECG pathophysiology and rhythm interpretation, ACLS class with certification, continuous mechanical ventilation, mechanical ventilation monitoring, interpretation of mechanical ventilation graphics, and mechanical ventilation weaning and discontinuation. Students will successfully complete competencies on initiation of ECG, ECG interpretation, mechanical ventilation adjustments, weaning, and discontinuation, and interpretation of mechanical ventilator graphics. Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Qtr 1 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP1500, RTP1600, RTP1800
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 8 Total Credits: 8 Clinical Practices II is a continuation of RTP1400. Students continue to use knowledge and skills mastered in the classroom to provide supervised direct patient care at assigned clinical sites and facilities. Students will complete skills in oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive and bedside spirometry, inspiratory and expiratory PIP/PEP devices, patient assessment, medication delivery, arterial blood gases, oxygen 6 minute walk test, and basic life support (BLS). Students will be required to complete competencies, a patient case study, and a mid-term and final skills assessment evaluation. Respiratory Therapy Policy Manual Revised May 2026 P a g e | 36
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care provides students with an in-depth understanding of the growth and development of a fetus to adolescent stage. This course focuses on the development, physiologic function, and assessment of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics that will be explored include fetal, neonatal, and pediatric growth and development, fetal, neonatal, and pediatric assessment, neonatal and pediatric pathology, and neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. In addition, students will gain knowledge on non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, palliative care for the neonate and pediatric patient and care of the parents in critical care units. Students will successfully complete competencies on resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and various respiratory care modalities to stabilize the neonatal and pediatric patient. Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Qtr 1 & 2 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP2200, RTP2400, RTP2600
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Advanced Critical Care Monitoring provides students with an in-depth understanding of advanced critical care techniques for hemodynamic monitoring, medication management, noninvasive monitoring, specialty gas delivery systems, and medical ethics and end of life decisions. Topics that will be discussed include swan ganz catheter, arterial pressure monitoring, central venous catheters, cardiac output measurements, and capnography. In addition, students will gain knowledge in nitric oxide and heliox delivery, critical care medications, monitoring of the renal and neurological systems, specialty imaging, and understanding end of life decisions. Students will successfully complete competencies on recognizing parts of the swan ganz catheter, initiation of a nitric oxide system, and capnography interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Qtr. 1 & 2 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP2100, RTP2400, RTP2600
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care provides the students with an in-depth understanding of the concepts, procedures, and equipment used in rehabilitation and in the delivery of long-term care to patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. Topics include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and home care concepts, procedures, and equipment, physical and psychosocial obstacles, structure of a Respiratory Therapy Policy Manual Revised May 2026 P a g e | 37
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 7 Total Credits: 7 Clinical Practices III is a continuation of RTP1800. Students continue to use knowledge and skills mastered in the classroom to provide supervised direct patient care at assigned clinical sites and facilities. Students will complete skills in critical care patient assessment, medication delivery, arterial blood gases, mechanical ventilation initiation, adjustments, and discontinuation, noninvasive ventilation initiation, adjustments, and discontinuation, assist with bronchoscopies, laboratory data and diagnostic testing interpretation, and delivery of specialty gases. Students will be required to complete respiratory therapy skills competencies, a patient case study, and a mid-term and final skills assessment evaluation. Prerequisite(s): RTP1400, RTP1500, RTP1600, RTP1700, RTP1800 Co-requisite(s): RTP2100, RTP2200, RTP2600
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Advanced Respiratory Care Practices provides students with an in-depth review of respiratory therapy as it pertains to the national credential examinations administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). This course emphasizes reviewing all theoretical material in prior coursework, decision making skills, and problem solving skills in order to assist students prepare to pass the Therapist-Multiple Choice exam (TMC) and Clinical Simulation exam (CSE). Students will complete the NBRC Self-Assessment Exam (SAE) and a CSE exam at the end of the course. In addition, students will participate in a Kettering Seminar to review respiratory therapy concepts and exam preparation to assist in successfully passing the TMC and CSE post-graduation. Effective January 2027: In accordance with changes to the NBRC credentialing examination structure, course content and examination preparation will transition to align with the NBRC Respiratory Therapy Examination (RTE). Preparation will include the knowledge, clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem- solving competencies assessed through the RTE and required for attainment of the applicable NBRC respiratory therapy credential. Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Qtr 1, 2, & 3 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP2300, RTP2700 Respiratory Therapy Policy Manual Revised May 2026 P a g e | 38
Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Cardiopulmonary Testing and Sleep Studies provides students with an in-depth understanding of pulmonary function testing, respiratory muscle and exercise testing, sleep studies, and respiratory care in alternative settings. This course emphasizes performance, interpretation, and evaluation of various pulmonary function and sleep studies. Topics that will be discussed include pulmonary function testing for direct and indirect spirometry, diffusing capacity, calibration, equipment for PFTs and sleep studies, interpretation of data, treatment options for obstructive and restrictive lung disorders, LTACHs, and skilled nursing facilities Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of Qtr 1, 2, & 3 Major Courses Co-requisite(s): RTP2100, RTP2200, RTP2400
