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RSPT 50B

INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE PROCEDURES · 5 units

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Introduction to patient care procedures. Includes suctioning, artificial airways, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, administration of hyperinflation therapy, airway pharmacology, bronchial hygiene therapy, aerosol drug therapy, non-invasive ventilation, basic and advanced airway care, and nutrition assessment. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTC
RSPT 50BINTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE PROCEDURESOpen2 sections · 31 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 31115 · 01Hills · M 8 AM-10:50 AM · 5502 / W 8 AM-10:50 AM · 5307 / W 11 AM-1:50 PM · 5307Open · 16
  • CRN 31116 · 02Hills · M 8 AM-10:50 AM · 5502 / Th 8 AM-10:50 AM · 5307 / Th 11 AM-1:50 PM · 5307Open · 15

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

RSPT 50ARESPIRATORY THERAPY PROCEDURES

Catalog wording: “RSPT 50A.”

What this course unlocks

Foothill courses that list RSPT 50B as a prerequisite.

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