SVCC College Catalog

RTH 101 INTEGRATED SCIENCES FOR RESPIRATORY CARE (3 cr.)   Integrates the application of mathematics, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practice of respiratory care.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

RTH 111 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 cr.)   Concentrates on the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Students not in program can be approved to take the course with Program Director approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

RTH 112 PATHOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 cr.)   Presents pathophysiology of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis upon diseases of the cardiopulmonary system.  Prerequisite RTH 111 with "C" or above; or Program Director approval.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

RTH 131-132 RESPIRATORY CARE THEORY AND PROCEDURES I-II  (4 cr.) (4 cr.)––Presents theory of equipment and procedures used for patients requiring general and critical cardiopulmonary care.   Corequisite RTH 111, and RTH 101, with "C" or better.  Prerequisite for RTH 132 is RTH 131, with "C" or better.  Lecture 3 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.

RTH 135 DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES I (2 cr.)   Focuses on purpose, implementation and evaluation of equipment and procedures used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease.  Prerequisite RTH 131-132 with "C" or better.  Lecture 1 hour.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

RTH 145 PHARMACOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE (1 cr.)   Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on pharmacologic agents used in pulmonary care. Prerequisites RTH 101, 111, BIO 141 with "C" or better; or Program Director Approval.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

RTH 190 COORDINATED PRACTICE IN RESPIRATORY CARE (1-5 cr.)   Coordinated practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the College. Credit/Practice Ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

RTH 215 PULMONARY REHABILITATION (1 cr.)   Focuses on purpose and implementation of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program.   Prerequisites RTH 111, 131-132, RTH 112 with "C" or better.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

RTH 223 CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE III (2 cr.)   Continues the exploration of the topics discussed in RTH 121 and 222.  Prerequisites RTH 111, 131-132, 135; with "C" or better; sophomore status.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

RTH 226 THEORY OF NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE (2 cr.)   Focuses on cardiopulmonary physiology and pathology of the newborn and pediatric patient. Prerequisites RTH 111,131-132, 135 with "C" or better.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

RTH 245 PHARMACOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE II (2 cr.)   Concentrates on pharmacologic agents used in the management of the critically ill patient.  Prerequisites RTH 101,111, 145, BIO 141, or Program Director Approval.   Lecture 2 hours per week.

RTH 254 ADVANCED CLINICAL PROCEDURES IV (4 cr.)   Offers clinical instruction in advanced patient care practice.  Laboratory 16 hours per week.

RTH 265 CURRENT ISSUES IN RESPIRATORY CARE (2 cr.)   Explores current issues affecting the profession of respiratory care.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

RTH 267 12 LEAD ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSTICS (3 cr.)   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 blocks; hemiblocks; digitalis effects; myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction and related wave changes.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

RTH 290 COORDINATED PRACTICE IN RESPIRATORY CARE (1-5 cr.)   Coordinated practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the College.  Credit/Practice Ratio maximum 1:5 hours.  May be repeated for credit.  Variable hours.