Respiratory Therapy
Program Overview
The Respiratory Therapy Program is a comprehensive and highly respected 2-year program that prepares students for a career in the Respiratory Care field. Our Program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and clinical experience to give students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as Respiratory Therapists. Graduates of the program are in high demand and have a strong track record of success in their careers. If you're interested in a career that helps patients breathe better, that provides you with a chance to interact with patients, then the East Los Angeles College Respiratory Therapy Program is an excellent choice for you.
RT Curriculum Map
ELAC RESPIRATORY THERAPY CURRICULUM MAP
Section #1: Pre-Requisites.
Students must complete and pass the following prerequisites prior to applying:
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RT PREREQUISITES |
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RT-101: Introduction to Respiratory Therapy. (2 Units) |
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HTH-TEK 133: Medical Terminology. (3 Units) |
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Anatomy 001 or Bio 020: Human Anatomy w/ Lab. (4 Units) |
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Physiology 001 or Bio 020: Human Physiology w/ Lab. (4 Units) |
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Chem 051 or 065: Introduction to General Chemistry. (4-5 Units) |
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Math 125 or higher: Intermediate Algebra or Higher. (4-5 Units) |
Section #2: RT Cohort Curriculum Map.
The ELAC Respiratory Therapy Program Curriculum Map can be found below.
| Fall Semester (1st-Year) | |
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RESP TH 110 |
Respiratory Care Physics, Medical Gases, and Infection Control |
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RESP TH 112 |
Respiratory Care Equipment Theory and Principle of Operation |
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RESP TH 114 |
Practice and Application of Respiratory Care Modalities |
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RESP TH 116 |
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology |
| Spring Semester (1st-Year) | |
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RESP TH 120 |
Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care |
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RESP TH 122 |
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology |
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RESP TH 124 |
Principles of Critical Care Respiratory Care Modalities |
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RESP TH 126 |
Practical Application of Critical Care Respiratory Care Modalities |
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RESP TH 128 |
Pharmacology of Respiratory Therapy |
| Summer Semester (2nd-Year) | |
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RESP TH 130 |
Pulmonary Diagnostic Techniques |
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RESP TH 201 |
Introduction to Clinical Practice |
| Winter Semester (2nd-Year) | |
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RESP TH 216 |
Advanced Clinical Practices |
| Fall Semester (2nd-Year) | |
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RESP TH 210 |
Applied Respiratory Care Intervention & Assessment I |
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RESP TH 212 |
Clinical Practice of Respiratory Care I |
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RESP TH 214 |
Advanced Continuous Mechanical Ventilation Modalities |
| Spring Semester (2nd-Year) | |
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RESP TH 220 |
Applied Respiratory Care Intervention & Assessment II |
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RESP TH |
Clinical Practice of Respiratory Care II |
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RESP TH 224 |
Special Procedures & Current Issues in Respiratory Care |
Note: This curriculum map is only for students accepted into the Respiratory Therapy Program at ELAC. This curriculum map can be changed at any time. Changes made to the maps will be titled on this page as "Amendment to the ELAC RT Curriculum Map." Amendments made will be made under the approval of the ELAC Respiratory Therapy Leadership Team and Administration.”