2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Clinical Course Sequence
First Semester (Fall)
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RT 117 3 Basic Respiratory Care I
RT 118 3 Basic Respiratory Care II
RT 121 2 Orientation to RC as a Profession
RT 126 3 Clinical Education I
RT 131 2 Artificial Airway Care and Manual Ventilation
Second Semester (Winter)
13 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RT 132 3 Adult Ventilatory Care
RT 135 4 Diagnostics and Special Procedures
RT 146 6 Clinical Education II
RT 149 1 Clinical Education 2 Seminar
Third Semester (Spring)
14 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RT 150 3 Cardiovascular Evaluation and Monitoring
Fourth Semester (Fall)
3 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RT 207 3 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
RT 211 3 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology
RT 212 2 Advanced Ventilator Management
RT 214 1 Seminar I
RT 216 1 Rehabilitation and Home Care
RT 226 6 Clinical Education III
RT 229 1 Clinical Education 3 Seminar
Fifth Semester (Winter)
17 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RT 231 2 Maternal and Neonatal Respiratory Care
RT 234 1 Seminar II
RT 240 3 Advanced Respiratory Care Pharmacology
RT 244 1 Optional Rotation/Special Project
RT 246 8 Comprehensive Clinical Education
15 SUBTOTAL
85/94 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE
1. Prerequisite qualifications are: (a) high school graduate or GED equivalent; (b) be admitted to Delta College; (c) provide transcripts from high school
and all other colleges attended; and (d) completion of Section I courses as indicated.
2. BIO 140 must be completed with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0).
3. RT 100 has a prerequisite math requirement that Algebra must have been taken within the past 5 years.
4. RT 100 includes a required job shadow experience to become validated. This may require that students complete an online training session, have
proof of a negative TB tine test and other supporting documentation before gaining access to the agency.
5. A maximum of 15 students will be accepted each Fall Semester for Respiratory Care courses from qualified students who have been assigned a
“semester and year of validation.” You will be placed on this list only after successfully completing the prerequisite qualifications and submitting a
“Validation Application” to the Registrar’s Office. See Validation Procedures in this catalog for the required procedures.
6. After you receive notification of acceptance for the Fall Semester, you must have a complete physical examination including a negative TB test.
7. In addition to tuition and textbook costs, you must purchase a laboratory coat, protective eye wear, name tag, provide your own transportation to
clinical settings (plus possible hospital parking charges), and purchase three Self-Assessment Exams (total cost approximately $150) during the
final semester in the Program.
8. RT courses are offered day hours only and generally must be taken together in the sequence shown. You must achieve a minimum “C” (2.0) grade
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