RTC-115 INDEPENDENT STUDY I - A course covering various topics in respiratory care. Research paper and journal reviews are required under the guidance of the program director.

RTC-202 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II - Clinical training will be done in critical care areas including adult ICU and NICU. Other clinical training areas include: Pulmonary Function Testing, blood gas puncture and analysis, intubation, and bronchoscopies.


RTC-203 CLINICAL LAB II - A lab course designed to reinforce clinical practicum. Topics covered: ventilators, airway care and intubation, CPAP, troubleshooting equipment, BIPAP, and extubation.

RTC-204 BLOOD GASES & ACID BASE BALANCE - A course designed to introduce students to the theory, interpretation, and application of blood gases.

RTC-209 OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF VENTILATION - An introduction into the operational aspects of ventilation. Topics include PEEP, CPAP, and various types of ventilators and equipment used in prolonged artificial ventilation.

RTC-210 PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES - A course designed to introduce students to pulmonary functions and their interpretations.

RTC-211 PERINATOLOGY & PEDIATRICS - A course in neonatalogy and pediatrics including neonatal physiology, common respiratory diseases of infancy and childhood and congenital heart defects.

RTC-212 PULMONARY DISORDERS - A study of common pulmonary diseases including the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

RTC-213 SPECIALTY AREAS IN CARDIOPULMONARY CARE - Chest radiographs and their interpretation, ECG interpretation, and ACLS will be covered.

RTC-215 INDEPENDENT STUDY II - The student will investigate relevant topics in respiratory care under the direction of the program director.

RTC-220 CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE - A course designed to help students prepare for the entry-level examination.

RTC-221 PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF VENTILATION - Information on artificial ventilation including hazards, mean airway pressure, modes, indications, and weaning will be covered.

RTC-302 CLINICAL PRACTICUM III - Advanced clinical training will include management, pediatrics, exercise physiology, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

RTC-314 MANAGEMENT - This course emphasizing basic management skills.

RTC-315 INDEPENDENT STUDY III - The student will investigate specialized topics in respiratory care. Independent research is required.

RTC-316 - ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY - A course covering topics in advanced cardiology.

RTC-317 ADVANCED RESPIRATORY STUDIES - Advanced respiratory care topics including nutrition, geriatrics, advanced ventilator care, and waveform interpretation will be covered.