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.
4534 7:00p-9:05p Th BUNDY 235 Welch M A
Above section 4534 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
RES TH 30, Adult Critical Care Monitory and Diagnostics 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisites: Anatomy 1, Physiology 3.
This course presents current techniques of monitoring the critically ill adult patient. This includes electrocardiography, cardiovascular/hemodynamic monitoring, capnography and pulmonary function testing. Cardiovascular pharmacology and common approaches to supporting the unstable intensive care patient are presented. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms for treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome and other related disorders are reviewed.
3037 3:30p-6:35p Th BUNDY 235 Welch M A
Above section 3037 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
RES TH 70, Respiratory Pathophysiology 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisites: Anatomy 1, Physiology 3.
The pathology and pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases and disorders of the respiratory and cardiopulmonary systems are covered in detail. Techniques of laboratory evaluation and specific monitoring methods are discussed.
4535 5:00p-9:05p T BUNDY 239 Staff
Above section 4535 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.