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2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

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RTT 217 - Respiratory Therapy VIII


3 credit hours
3-0-3

Diagnostic testing: pulmonary function, exercise, nutritional, sleep testing; blood lab management; patient education, smoking cessation, disease management; respiratory therapy in disaster response; transport of the ventilator dependent patient, long-term care for the ventilator patient in healthcare facilities and home; healthcare economics; healthcare ethics; respiratory care board exam applications, licensure, credential maintenance. Comprehensive review for board preparation.


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

Prerequisites
Credit in RTT 212 , RTT 213 , RTT 215 , BIO 121 , BIO 122 , and ENG 101  
Credit or concurrent enrollment in RTT 214 , BIO 123 , ENG 102 , and PSY 101  
Admission into the Respiratory Care program 



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