RSPT 61A - ADULT MECHANICAL VENTILATION

    Recent Professors
    BRENDA HANNING, LISA HILLS, PAUL BARRAZA
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    15–16 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    RSPT 50C and RSPT 51C .
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Develops and enhances the concepts and skills essential to meet the needs of patients placed on invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Overview of modes of ventilation, humidification, and medication delivery. Includes laboratory exercises of commonly used ventilators and patient-ventilator simulations. New ventilators and state-of-the-art theories on ventilation are presented based upon current research. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–1:50pm, Mon 8:00am–1:50pm, Tue 8:00am–1:50pm