SCC Course Catalog

Respiratory Care (RCP)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	110	Intro to Respiratory Care	6/4

This course introduces the role of the respiratory care practitioner within interprofessional teams and interacting with diverse populations. Topics include medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology using proper written and oral communication methods to prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	111	Therapeutics/Diagnostics	7/5

This course provides emphasis on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Topics include applying problem solving strategies in the patient care setting, applying ethical principles in decision making, and practicing professional responsibilities, which will prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	112	Patient Management	6/4

This course provides entry-level skills in respiratory care procedures in acute and non-acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic modalities and physiological effects, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and problem-solving strategies based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	113	RCP Pharmacology	2/2

This course covers the drugs used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on the uses, actions, indications, administration, and hazards of pharmacological agents. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence though written evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	114	C-P Anatomy & Physiology	3/3

This course provides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	115	C-P Pathophysiology	2/2

This course introduces the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnoses, prognoses, complications, and management of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory care plans based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in cardio-pulmonary disease concepts through written evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	122	Special Practice Lab	2/1

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	123	Special Practice Lab	3/1

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	132	RCP Clinical Practice I	6/2

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	142	RCP Clinical Practice II	6/2

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	144	RCP Clinical Practice II	12/4

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	145	RCP Clinical Practice II	15/5

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: Take RCP-110; Minimum grade C

Corequisite: Take RCP-111

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	152	RCP Clinical Practice III	6/2

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	154	RCP Clinical Practice III	12/4

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: Take RCP-111

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	210	Critical Care Concepts	6/4

This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the application and management of mechanical ventilation, assessment underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	211	Adv Monitoring/Procedures	6/4

This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional using evidence-based respiratory care protocols. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring, special procedures, respiratory care protocols, and disease management. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, recommend, and independently modify respiratory care protocols through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	213	Neonatal/Ped's Concepts	2/2

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, patient assessment and special therapeutic needs of neonates and children based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts through written evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	215	Career Preparation	3/1

This course provides an overview of respiratory therapy concepts in preparation for credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on registry preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy and be prepared for successful completion of the credentialing process.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	222	Special Practice Lab	2/1

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	234	RCP Clinical Practice IV	12/4

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: Take RCP-111

Corequisite: Take RCP-210

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	245	RCP Clinical Practice V	15/5

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: Take RCP-210; Minimum grade C

Corequisite: Take RCP-211

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
RCP	246	RCP Clinical Practice V	18/6

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none