RESP 101 - Respiratory Therapy Orientation

    Recent Professors
    C. Flores, D. Rose
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    42 students
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    Admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of RESP 101
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a self-paced course designed to provide students entering the Respiratory Therapy program with the necessary preparation to attend lectures, laboratory, and clinical courses. Students will be required to access library resources in preparation for writing evidence-based, peer-reviewed research papers in the English language about cardiopulmonary diseases. Students can obtain assistance with completing and submitting forms, on a recurring, as needed, and/or drop-in basis. Students will review criteria for professionalism and become familiar with the respiratory therapy professional organizations. Students will be provided information about the college's resources, including financial aid, Accommodation Resource Center, Tutoring, and basic needs. Students will be required to meet with Student Success Advisors to improve student's performance levels and increase retention and success outcomes in the Respiratory Therapy program.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:00am–12:10pm