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Course Number: RSPT 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A study of respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. (2 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Respiratory Home Care/Rehabilitation
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A study of respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. (2 Lab.)
Course Number: RSPT 1201 (2 Credit Hours) New course added April 8, 2020
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Respiratory Care Program and a grade of “C” or better.
Course Description: An introduction to the field of respiratory care. (2 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Introduction to Respiratory Care
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Respiratory Care Program and a grade of “C” or better.
Course Description: An introduction to the field of respiratory care. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 1227 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Respiratory Care Program; a grade of "C" in all courses in Semester I and II.
Course Description: Review of the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics and physics with focus on the applicability and clinical utility of the modalities, techniques, procedures, equipment, and diagnostic tests utilized in respiratory care. (2 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Applied Physics for Respiratory Care
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Respiratory Care Program; a grade of "C" in all courses in Semester I and II.
Course Description: Review of the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics and physics with focus on the applicability and clinical utility of the modalities, techniques, procedures, equipment, and diagnostic tests utilized in respiratory care. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. (3 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Respiratory Care Procedures II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: RSPT 1360 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
Course Number: RSPT 1410 (4 Credit Hours) New course added April 8, 2020
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1201.
Course Description: Essential knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Respiratory Care Procedures I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1201.
Course Description: Essential knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: RSPT 1431 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in all courses in Semester I and Semester II, RSPT 1227, and Elective course.
Course Description: Continued development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Respiratory Care Fundamentals II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in all courses in Semester I and Semester II, RSPT 1227, and Elective course.
Course Description: Continued development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: RSPT 2166 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1141, RSPT 2113, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2262, RSPT 2314, and RSPT 2453.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1141, RSPT 2113, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2262, RSPT 2314, and RSPT 2453.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.)
Course Number: RSPT 2231 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes Construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized Simulation examination. This course is cross-listed as RSPT 2131. The student may register for either RSPT 2131 or RSPT 2231 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Simulations in Respiratory Care
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes Construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized Simulation examination. This course is cross-listed as RSPT 2131. The student may register for either RSPT 2131 or RSPT 2231 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 2258 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: Instruction of the integration of patient examination techniques, including patient history and physical exam, lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics. (2 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Respiratory Care Patient Assessment
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: Instruction of the integration of patient examination techniques, including patient history and physical exam, lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 2262 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
Course Number: RSPT 2263 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (6 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (6 Ext.)
Course Number: RSPT 2310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases. (3 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Cardiopulmonary Disease
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 2314 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Mechanical Ventilation
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: RSPT 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: A study of drugs that affect cardiopulmonary systems. Emphasis on classification, route of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiological interactions. (3 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Respiratory Care Pharmacology
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431.
Course Description: A study of drugs that affect cardiopulmonary systems. Emphasis on classification, route of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiological interactions. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 2325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessments. (3 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessments. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RSPT 2353 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of “C” in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. This course is cross-listed as RSPT 2131. The student may register for either RSPT 2353 or RSPT 2453 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of “C” in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317.
Course Description: A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. This course is cross-listed as RSPT 2131. The student may register for either RSPT 2353 or RSPT 2453 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: RSPT 2362 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.)
Course Number: RSPT 2453 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. This course is cross-listed as RSPT 2131. The student may register for either RSPT 2353 or RSPT 2453 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. This course is cross-listed as RSPT 2131. The student may register for either RSPT 2353 or RSPT 2453 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
