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    RPTH at Skyline College

    RPTH 480 - Diagnostic/Interventional Procedures and Outpatient Respiratory Care

    Recent Professors
    Dan Alamillo, Danny Alamillo
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    25–28 students
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Admission to the Respiratory Care Program.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of RPTH 480
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Explore fundamental diagnostic testing in pulmonary function, cardiopulmonary testing, and bronchoscopy procedures, as well as opportunities for Respiratory Care Practitioners in various outpatient settings. Through various diagnostic testing studies, the student will learn to identify changes in the patient’s pulmonary status and assist the healthcare team in the outpatient setting to improve patient’s health status and quality of life.
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:30pm–3:35pm, Fri 11:00am–2:00pm, Fri 11:10am–1:15pm