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.

*

Credits

4

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.