RTH 110 Introduction to Respiratory Care*
An introduction to the respiratory care profession. Topics include respiratory care and the healthcare system; computer applications; patient safety, communication, and record keeping; principles of infection control; and ethical and legal implications of practice.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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Prerequisite
BIO 156,
BIO 160,
BIO 205,
ENG 101,
ENG 102,
MAT 123 or higher, and two of the following--
PSY 101,
PSY 103,
PSY 218,
PSY 230,
PSY 240,
PSY 270,
SOC 101,
SOC 160,
SOC 202,
SOC 207,
SOC 230; concurrent enrollment in
RTH 112,
RTH 121, and
RTH 123; and acceptance into the respiratory therapy program.