RES TH 1, Introduction to Respiratory Therapy 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This is a survey course in respiratory therapy that provides an overview of the profession, including the various educational routes, credentialing mechanisms, professional associations, and job responsibilities of a respiratory therapist. Pulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, measurement scales, and basic gas behavior are taught. Principles of medical gas manufacture, storage, and safety systems are introduced.
3065 3:15p-5:20p Th BUNDY 239 Welch M A
Above section 3065 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
RES TH 29, Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisites: Anatomy 1, Physiology 3.
This course presents prenatal development, high risk pregnancy and normal labor and delivery. Assessment of the newborn and pediatric patient is taught. Neonatal and pediatric diseases and disorders are described with an emphasis on the respiratory care interventions, techniques, and equipment used in neonatal and pediatric patient care.
4517 5:30p-9:35p T BUNDY 239 Rees D M
Above section 4517 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
RES TH 60, Respiratory Physiology 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisites: Anatomy 1, Physiology 3.
This course presents the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system from a clinical perspective including basic anatomy, pulmonary ventilation, diffusion of gases, pulmonary circulation, ventilation/perfusion relationships, blood gas transport, acid-base balance, mechanics of breathing and neural control of breathing.
4518 5:30p-9:35p Th BUNDY 239 Welch M A
Above section 4518 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.