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Course Requirements |
| ID
| Title
| Class
| Lab
| Credits |
|
Fall Semester (year 1) |
| ENGC102 |
College Composition I (Accuplacer) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MTHCxxx |
Mathematics Elective (Accuplacer) |
4 |
0 |
4 |
| SCIC201 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| RSPC110 |
Basics of Respiratory Care I
(SCIC201, RSPC121, matriculation in Respiratory Therapy program) |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| RSPC121 |
Respiratory Physiology
(RSPC110, SCIC201) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Spring Semester (year 1) |
| HUMCxxx |
Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| SCIC202 |
Anatomy and Physiology II
(SCIC201**) |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| RSPC122 |
Basics of Respiratory Care II
(RSPC110, RSPC121, SCIC201) |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| RSPC132 |
Pulmonary Evaluation I
(RSPC110, RSPC121) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| RSPC161 |
Clinical Laboratory
(RSPC110, RSPC121) |
0 |
3 |
1 |
| RSPC214 |
Disease and Pharmacology I
(RSPC110, RSPC121) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| RSPC215 |
Clinical Disease Seminar I
(RSPC110, RSPC121, RSPC214) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Summer Semester (year 1) |
| RSPC115 |
Microbiology for Respiratory Care (Online)
(RSPC190) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| RSPC190 |
Clinical Application of Respiratory Care I
(SCIC202, RSPC122, RSPC132, RSPC161, RSPC214, RSPC215) |
0 |
0 |
5 |
|
Fall Semester (year 2) |
| ENGCxxx |
English Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| SOCCxxx |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| RSPC211 |
Critical Care Respiratory Therapy (RSPC190) |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| RSPC213 |
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
(RSPC190) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| RSPC227 |
Clinical Disease Seminar II
(RSPC226) |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| RSPC226 |
Disease and Pharmacology II
(RSPC190) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| RSPC233 |
Pulmonary Evaluation II
(RSPC190) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Spring Semester (year 2) |
| RSPC219 |
Advanced Care Seminar (Online)
(RSPC290) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| RSPC290 |
Clinical Application of Respiratory Care II
(RSPC211, RSPC213, RSPC233, RSPC226, RSPC227) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| RSPC291 |
Clinical Application of Respiratory Care II
(RSPC211, RSPC213, RSPC233, RSPC226, RSPC227) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
Prerequisite & Co-requisites are listed in parentheses. |
Respirartory Therapists are health care specialists who evaluate, test and treat people with breathing disorders. They are also a vital member of the hospital's emergency response team, guarding the airway and adjusting life support equipment.
Working under the supervision of a physician, the Respiratory Therapist will use oxygen, medications, and various procedures to help the lungs to function adequately. Some disorders that Respiratory Therapists treat include: asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, lung injuries and respiratory emergencies.
The program combines classroom and laboratory study at the college with supervised clinical affiliations in area hospitals and rehabilitation centers.* The program is designed to prepare the student to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist after two years of study.
Admission requirements:
 Satisfy the general requirements for admission to the college.
- Have credits in high school algebra, English and chemistry are preferred.
- Interview with Respiratory Therapy faculty.
- Prior to acceptance, the applicant will be required to accompany a Respiratory Therapist in the hospital setting in order to appreciate the type of work involved.
Students may be asked to purchase self assessment exams before graduation to prepare them for the national respiratory credentialing exams. Additional lab fees may also be required.
The NHCTC-Claremont Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. (CoARC)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208. (312)553-9355 |
