Respiratory Therapy (RTH) at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- RTH 102 - Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care II
- Integrates the concepts of mathematics, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practices of respiratory care.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - RTH 110 - Fund. Theory and Procedures for Respiratory Care
- Focuses on the development of basic respiratory care skills necessary to enter the hospital environment.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week. 3-4 Credits
This is a first semester course that requires acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program.3-4 credits - RTH 111 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System
- Concentrates on anatomy and physiology of the cardio- pulmonary system.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - RTH 112 - Pathology of the Cardiopulmonary System
- Presents pathophysiology of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis upon diseases of cardiopulmonary system.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - RTH 121 - Cardiopulmonary Science I
- Focuses on pathophysiology, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular physiology and patho- physiology.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - RTH 131 - Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I
- Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - RTH 132 - Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures II
- Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general, acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - RTH 135 - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures I
- Focuses on purpose, implementation and evaluation of equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 1-3 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
2 credits - RTH 145 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I
- Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - RTH 151 - Fundamental Clinical Procedures I
- Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - RTH 152 - Fundamental Clinical Procedures II
- Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits - RTH 224 - Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills I
- Presents intensive correlation of all major respiratory therapy subject areas reflecting the entry-level and advanced practitioner matrices. Emphasizes assessment, implementation, and modification of therapy to patient response.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - RTH 226 - Theory of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Focuses on cardiopulmonary physiology and pathology of the newborn and pediatric patient.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - RTH 227 - Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II
- Presents intensive correlation of all major respiratory therapy subject areas reflecting the entry-level and advanced practitioner matrices. Emphasizes assessment, implementation, and modification of therapy to patient response.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - RTH 253 - Advanced Clinical Procedures III
- Offers clinical instruction in advanced patient care practices.Clinical 15-20 hours per week.
3-4 credits - RTH 254 - Advanced Clinical Procedures IV
- Offers clinical instruction in advanced patient care practice.Clinical 15-20 hours per week.
3-4 credits - RTH 265 - Current Issues in Respiratory Care
- Explores current issues affecting the profession of respiratory care.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - RTH 267 - 12 Lead Electrocardiographic Diagnostics
- Presents a basic review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, and fundamental EKG's including the dysrhythmias. The focus of the remainder of the course is 12-lead diagnostics, including bundle branch clocks; hemiblocks; digitalis effects; myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction and related wave changes.Lecture 3 hours per week.
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