Foothill College
RSPT 56
ORIENTATION TO HOSPITAL & PATIENT CARE I · 1 unit
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
A comprehensive introduction to the hospital environment and the fundamentals of patient care. Students will learn to perform a wide variety of respiratory care procedures. Through direct patient interactions and hands-on practice, students will develop critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning skills. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. 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
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
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