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.

Focuses on the development of basic respiratory care skills necessary to enter the hospital environment. Prerequisites or corequisites:  RTH 102, 121, 135, and 145.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

Presents pathophysiology of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis upon diseases of the cardiopulmonary system. Includes the development of diagnostic skills. Prerequisite:  RTH 121.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Focuses on pathophysiology, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents theory of equipment and procedures and related concepts used for patients requiring general acute and critical cardiopulmonary care. Prerequisite for RTH 131:  RTH 110.  Prerequisite for RTH 132:  RTH 131.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Focuses on purpose, implementation and evaluation of equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Prerequisites or corequisites:  RTH 102, 110, 121, and 145.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on, pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Focuses on purpose and implementation of comprehensive cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program. Prerequisite: RTH 113. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology. Prerequisite:  RTH 132.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

Continues the exploration of topics discussed in RTH 121 and 222. Prerequisite:  RTH 222.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

Focuses on the cardiopulmonary, physiology, pathology, and application of therapeutic procedures in the management of the newborn and pediatric patient. Prerequisite:  RTH 222.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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. Prerequisite:  RTH 299, Supervised Study in Respiratory Therapy-Exam Prep II.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

Presents the use of multiple diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in ambulatory and critical care patients. Prerequisite:  RTH 135 and RTH 265.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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. Prerequisite:  RTH 223.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Explores current issues affecting the profession of respiratory care. Prerequisite:  RTH 132.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

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