Respiratory Care Course Descriptions - Owens Campus
RCT 130 - Intro to Respiratory Care
Credits: 7.00
Course is designed to introduce the student to the delivery of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on
principles of gas flow, pressure regulation, production, and storage. Also addressed will be the theory,
equipment, and procedures of oxygen therapy. Pre-requisites: MAT 153 or MAT 130 and RDG 120
Lecture: 6.00 Lab: 2.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Pre-requisites: ( MAT 153 Minimum Grade: C or MAT 130 Minimum Grade: C ) and ( RDG 120 Minimum
Grade: C )
RCT 140 - Pulmonary Physiology
Credits: 3.00
This course addresses normal structure and function of the human respiratory system. Included are mechanics
of breathing, gas exchange and transport, acid-base balance, and control of ventilation. Pre-requisites: CHM
110 and BIO 120 and MAT 130 or MAT 153
Lecture: 3.00 Lab: .00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Pre-requisites: ( CHM 110 Minimum Grade: C and BIO 120 Minimum Grade: C ) and ( MAT 130 Minimum
Grade: C or MAT 153 Minimum Grade: C )
RCT 210 - Neonatal/Ped Respiratory Care
Credits: 3.00
Course is designed to further the student's understanding of neonatal and pediatric disease and effective
delivery of respiratory care to these patients. Pre-requisite: RCT 231; Co-requisite: RCT 232 and RCT 252
Lecture: 3.00 Lab: .00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Co-requisites: RCT 232, RCT 252
Pre-requisites: RCT 231 Minimum Grade: C
RCT 231 - Respiratory Care Procedures I
Credits: 4.00
Course is designed to give the student knowledge necessary to effectively administer basic respiratory care
modalities. Included are positive pressure breathing, SMI, chest physical therapy, aerosolized medications, and
bedside pulmonary function testing. Pre-requisite: RCT 130; Co-requisite: RCT 251
Lecture: 3.00 Lab: 2.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Co-requisites: RCT 251
Pre-requisites: RCT 130 Minimum Grade: C
RCT 232 - Respiratory Care Procedures II
Credits: 7.00
This course is a continuation of RCT 231 Respiratory Care Procedure I. It is designed to provide knowledge of
and rationale for more advanced respiratory care techniques, such as those associated with artificial airways
and mechanical ventilation. Pre-requisite: RCT 231; Co-requisite: RCT 210 and RCT 252
Lecture: 6.00 Lab: 3.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Co-requisites: RCT 210, RCT 252
Pre-requisites: RCT 231 Minimum Grade: C
RCT 241 - Pulmonary Pathophyslogy I
Credits: 3.00
Pulmonary Pathophysiology I introduces the student to evaluation of the patient with pulmonary disease. This
includes signs and symptoms, physical assessment, chest radiography, pulmonary function, and pertinent
laboratory tests. Also addressed are obstructive lung diseases. Pre-requisites: RCT 140 and RDG 120 and
BIO 121
Lecture: 3.00 Lab: .00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Pre-requisites: RCT 140 Minimum Grade: C and RDG 120 Minimum Grade: C and BIO 121 Minimum Grade:
C )
RCT 242 - Pulmonary Pathophysiology II
Credits: 4.00
Pulmonary Pathophysiology II introduces the student to patterns of restrictive lung disease. Topics include
pneumonias, fibrotic lung disease, pulmonary neoplasms, disorders of pulmonary circulation, diseases of the
pleura and thoracic wall, neuromuscular diseases, aspiration, trauma, and ards. Pre-requisite: RCT 241
Lecture: 4.00 Lab: .00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Pre-requisites: ( RCT 241 Minimum Grade: C )
RCT 244 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment
Credits: 5.00
This course covers both diagnostic and rehabilitative theory and technique including Advanced Cardiac Life
Support Certification, ABG equipment, pulmonary function studies, EKG studies, exercise testing,
hemodynamics, chest x-rays/scans, fiberoptic brochoscopy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed
on clinical application and interpretation. Prerequisites: RCT 210 and RCT 232 and RCT 242. Co-requisite:
RCT 253
Lecture: 3.00 Lab: 6.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Co-requisites: RCT 253
Pre-requisites: ( RCT 210 Minimum Grade: C and RCT 232 Minimum Grade: C and RCT 242 Minimum
Grade: C )
RCT 251 - Clinical Respiratory Care I
Credits: 2.00
This course is designed to allow students to, under supervision, apply knowledge of respiratory care techniques
in a patient care setting. Pre-requisite: RCT 130; Co-requisite: RCT 231
Lecture: .00 Lab: 8.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Co-requisites: RCT 231
Pre-requisites: RCT 130 Minimum Grade: C
RCT 252 - Clinical Respiratory Care II
Credits: 3.00
This course is a continuation of RCT 251 Clinical Respiratory Care I. The student will, under supervision, apply
more advanced respiratory care modalities, such as bronchial hygiene techniques, as well as care of patients
with artificial airways and introduction to mechanical ventilation. Pre-requisites: RCT 251; Co-requisite: RCT 210
and RCT 232
Lecture: .00 Lab: 16.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Co-requisites: RCT 210, RCT 232
Pre-requisites: RCT 251 Minimum Grade: C
RCT 253 - Clinical Respiratory Care III
Credits: 5.00
This course is designed to provide the student with practice in all aspects of respiratory care. It is an advanced
course with emphasis on care of the critically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient in a variety of settings.
Pre-requisite: RCT 252
Lecture: .00 Lab: 24.00
College: Delaware Tech
Division: DTCC - Credit Catalog
Department: Respiratory Care
Pre-requisites: ( RCT 252 Minimum Grade: C )
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