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RSPT 51A

INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY · 2 units

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About this course

Anatomy of the respiratory system, ventilation, diffusion of pulmonary gases, circulatory system, and oxygen transport. 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

No section is scheduled at Foothill College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

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

Prerequisites

    • Prerequisites: BIOL 40A
    • and40B
    • and40C
  • and
    • medical terminology course of 2 semester units
    • orgreater.

Catalog wording: “Prerequisites: BIOL 40A, 40B and 40C; medical terminology course of 2 semester units or greater.”

What this course unlocks

Foothill courses that list RSPT 51A as a prerequisite.

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