RTH-100: Principles of Respiratory Care

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Principles of Respiratory Care
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
Admission to the Respiratory Therapist Program
Course Description

An in-depth study of the cardiopulmonary system from fetal development through old age in health and disease. Topics include Respiratory Care history, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, the effects of aging on the pulmonary system, basic pulmonary assessment and an introduction to basic pulmonary diseases

Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.