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18 courses with the subject RTH, 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.

RTH 102Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care II3

Integrates the concepts of mathematics, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practices of respiratory care.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission . Lecture 3 hours.
RTH 120Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care2

Presents the theory of basic patient assessment and functional medical terminology.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours.
RTH 121Cardiopulmonary Science I3

Focuses on pathophysiology, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours.
RTH 131Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I4

Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Part I of II.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
RTH 132Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures II4

Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Part II of II.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
RTH 145Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I1

Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 1 hour.
RTH 190Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy1

Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Clinical 5 hours.
RTH 196On-Site Training3

Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Clinical 15 hours.
RTH 217Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Care and Health Promotion2

Focuses on purpose and implementation of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program. Explores procedures and approaches used in pulmonary home care. Identifies and discusses major health and wellness programs applied to cardiopulmonary patients.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours.
RTH 222Cardiopulmonary Science II3

Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours.
RTH 223Cardiopulmonary Science III2

Continues the exploration of topics discussed in RTH 121 and RTH 222 .

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours.
RTH 225Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures3

Focuses on the cardiopulmonary, physiology, pathology and application of therapeutic procedures in the management of the newborn and pediatric patient.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
RTH 235Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures II3

Presents the use of multiple diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in ambulatory and critical care patients.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
RTH 236Critical Care Monitoring3

Focuses on techniques and theory necessary for the evaluation and treatment of the critical care patient, especially arterial blood gases and hemodynamic measurements. Explores physiologic effects of advanced mechanical ventilation.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
RTH 253Advanced Clinical Procedures III3

Offers clinical instruction in advanced patient care practices.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Clinical 15 hours.
RTH 254Advanced Clinical Procedures IV4

Offers clinical instruction in advanced patient care practice.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Clinical 20 hours.
RTH 290Coordinated Internship in Respiratory Therapy2

Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Clinical 10 hours.
RTH 298Seminar and Project in Respiratory Therapy1

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits.

Subject
RTH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into program or instructor permission. Lecture 1 hour.

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