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RCP

18 courses with the subject RCP, 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.

RCP 110Introduction to Respiratory Care3

This course introduces the role of the respiratory care practitioner within interprofessional teams and interacting with diverse populations. Topics include medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology using proper written and oral communication methods to prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
RCP 111Therapeutics/Diagnostics4

This course provides emphasis on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Topics include applying problem solving strategies in the patient care setting, applying ethical principles in decision making, and practicing professional responsibilities, which will prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-110
RCP 112Patient Management3

This course provides entry-level skills in respiratory care procedures in acute and non-acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic modalities and physiological effects, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and problem-solving strategies based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-111
RCP 113RCP Pharmacology2

This course covers the drugs used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on the uses, actions, indications, administration, and hazards of pharmacological agents. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence though written evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-132
RCP 114C-P Anatomy & Physiology3

This course provides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation. Take RCP-115 Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-110
RCP 115C-P Pathophysiology2

This course introduces the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnoses, prognoses, complications, and management of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory care plans based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in cardio-pulmonary disease concepts through written evaluations. Take RCP-114 Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-110
RCP 123Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-132
RCP 132RCP Clinical Practice I

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Take RCP-113 Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 6

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-110
RCP 143RCP Clinical Practice II

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Take RCP-111 Take RCP-132 Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 9

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-110
RCP 153RCP Clinical Practice III

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Take RCP-143 Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 9

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-111
RCP 210Critical Care Concepts3

This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the application and management of mechanical ventilation, assessment underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-112
RCP 211Advanced Monitoring/Procedures3

This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional using evidence-based respiratory care protocols. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring, special procedures, respiratory care protocols, and disease management. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, recommend, and independently modify respiratory care protocols through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-210
RCP 214Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care1

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, patient assessment and special therapeutic needs of neonates and children based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-111
RCP 215Career Preparation

This course provides an overview of respiratory therapy concepts in preparation for credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on registry preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy and be prepared for successful completion of the credentialing process. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-210
RCP 222Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-123
RCP 223Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-222
RCP 235RCP Clinical Practice IV

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Take RCP-210 Take RCP-153 Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 15

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-111
RCP 245RCP Clinical Practice V

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Take RCP-211 Take RCP-235 Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 15

Subject
RCP
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take RCP-210

Source: Wake Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61