Nov 04, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

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RTT 137 - Advanced Ventilation


3 credit hours
3-0-3

Recognition of respiratory failure; initiation, monitoring, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation. Application of respiratory protocols to specific patient simulated cases. Application of disease-specific ventilator management strategies including mode selection and settings. Indications and management of unconventional ventilation modes and specialty medical gases.


Minimum Placement Requirements
English: Placement out of ENG 099  
Reading: Placement out of CCS 099  
Math: None

Prerequisites
Credit in RTT 133 , RTT 134 , RTT 135 , RTT 151 , and BIO 122  
Concurrent enrollment in RTT 136  
Admission into the Respiratory Care program 



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