Respiratory Therapy (RTH) at Rappahannock Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
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 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 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 190 - Coordinated Internship
- 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. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits