Respiratory Therapy
16 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
RESD 102 Theory and Principles of Respiratory Therapy
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture: 36
- Prerequisite
- ANAT 10A and ANAT 10B and CHEM 10 and MEDI 90 and (STAT C1000 or MATH 110) or (STAT C1000H or MATH 110H)
- Corequisite
- RESD 104 and RESD 106
- Transfers to
- CSU
History of respiratory care, patient confidentiality, patient safety, principles of infection control, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, ethical and legal implications of practice, professionalism, physical principles of respiratory care, and computer applications in respiratory care.
RESD 104 Respiratory Therapy Science
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- RESD 102 and RESD 106
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles of respiratory therapy equipment. Emphasis placed on methods of administration of therapy and application of specialized equipment in the clinical setting. Also includes respiratory physiology and oxygen transport.
RESD 106 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- ANAT 10A and ANAT 10B and MEDI 90
- Corequisite
- RESD 104 and RESD 102
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of the function and interaction of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
RESD 108 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- Lecture: 27
- Prerequisite
- RESD 102 and RESD 104 and RESD 106
- Transfers to
- CSU
Commonly used respiratory care drugs with emphasis on dosage, indications, contraindications, adverse reactions, and expected outcomes.
RESD 110 Respiratory Therapy Science
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Prerequisite
- RESD 104
- Corequisite
- RESD 112 and RESD 114
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic principles of respiratory therapy equipment. Emphasis is placed on the methods of administering therapy and the application of specialized equipment in the acute care setting. Specific equipment includes airway management devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilators.
RESD 112 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- RESD 108
- Corequisite
- RESD 110
- Transfers to
- CSU
Etiology, anatomic alterations of the lungs, overview of the cardiopulmonary clinical manifestations, and general management of commonly encountered cardiopulmonary diseases.
RESD 114 Comprehensive Pulmonary Assessment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Corequisite
- RESD 110 and RESD 112
- Transfers to
- CSU
Techniques of pulmonary assessment, including history taking, clinical laboratory data, pulmonary function testing data, chest X-rays, physical exam findings, arterial blood gas data, hemodynamic monitoring data, exhaled gas monitoring data, nutrition, and synopsis of findings, which includes extensive practice in interpreting this data.
RESD 116 Special Procedures for Respiratory Care
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- Lecture: 27
- Prerequisite
- RESD 110
- Corequisite
- RESD 200A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application and skills development in bronchoscopy, chest tubes, mechanical ventilation, microbiology, and arterial blood gas puncture.
RESD 200A Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- Lab: 135
- Prerequisite
- RESD 110
- Corequisite
- RESD 116
- Transfers to
- CSU
Clinical practice in intensive care and mechanical ventilator procedures in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. The student is expected to perform basic therapeutic modalities mastered in RESD 104 and RESD 110 and apply concepts learned in the first academic sessions of the Respiratory Therapy Program. Instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic procedures performed in the general management and treatment of adult and pediatric patients requiring respiratory care are introduced.
RESD 200B Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- Lab: 324
- Prerequisite
- RESD 200A
- Corequisite
- RESD 202 and RESD 204
- Transfers to
- CSU
Clinical practice in the hospital setting. The student is expected to perform basic therapeutic modalities mastered in RESD 104 and RESD 110 and apply concepts learned in the first three semesters of the Respiratory Therapy Program. Instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic procedures performed in the management and treatment of adult and pediatric patients requiring respiratory care. Emphasis of intensive care and mechanical ventilator procedures are introduced.
RESD 200C Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- Lab: 135
- Prerequisite
- RESD 202
- Transfers to
- CSU
Clinical practice in the hospital setting. Continued practice of intensive care and mechanical ventilator procedures in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients.
RESD 200D Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- Lab: 324
- Prerequisite
- RESD 200C
- Corequisite
- RESD 206 and RESD 208
- Transfers to
- CSU
Clinical practice including adult and neonatal intensive care requiring demonstration of all learned clinical skills. Application of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic procedures performed in the management and treatment of adult and pediatric intensive care patients. A six-week rotation is done in the neonatal intensive care unit. The student is expected to perform basic therapeutic modalities mastered in RESD 104 and RESD 110 and apply concepts learned in the first four semesters of the Respiratory Therapy Program.
RESD 202 Adult Respiratory Intensive Care
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Corequisite
- RESD 200B or RESD 56B
- Formerly
- RESD 55.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an in-depth approach to the current modalities and monitoring tools of respiratory care. Emphasis is on the adult patient who is critically ill with cardiopulmonary failure.
RESD 204 Neonatal Intensive Care
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Corequisite
- RESD 200B and RESD 202
- Formerly
- RESD 58
- Transfers to
- CSU
Emphasizes neonatal pathophysiologies, etiologies, and ramifications. Encompasses the newest techniques in monitoring equipment used in the treatment and maintenance of the premature infant. Designed primarily for respiratory therapists and nurses.
RESD 206 Respiratory Therapeutic Modalities
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- RESD 55 or RESD 202
- Corequisite
- (RESD 56D or RESD 200D) and (RESD 61 or RESD 208)
- Formerly
- RESD 59
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced practitioner review and evaluation of patient data, equipment manipulation, and therapeutic respiratory therapy procedures. Student self-assessment and preparation for board examinations, credentialing and employment. Students are required to purchase self-assessment examinations.
RESD 208 Current Issues in Respiratory Care
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- RESD 200C
- Corequisite
- RESD 200D and RESD 206
- Transfers to
- CSU
Explores recently developed health care techniques and strategies for diagnostics, assessment, and therapeutics and their impact on respiratory therapists.