Respiratory Therapy
Cardiopulmonary physiology, equipment and gas therapy, pharmacology, blood gases, pulmonary function testing, airway management, mechanical ventilation, critical, neonatal and pediatric care, anesthesia assistance, chronic disease and home care, and clinical practice.
- Years
- 3
- Courses
- 27
- Credits
- 78
- Ready now
- 1
This program follows the structure of a three-year respiratory therapy diploma, such as the program at NAIT in Edmonton. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT-140 | Human Anatomy | 3 | In development |
| PHSL-161 | Human Physiology I | 3 | In development |
| MICR-133 | Microbiology for Health Professions | 3 | In development |
| MRT-101 | Patient Care and Professional Practice in Allied Health | 3 | In development |
| RESP-101 | Introduction to Respiratory Therapy | 3 | In development |
Winter term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHSL-162 | Human Physiology II | 3 | In development |
| RESP-110 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | In development |
| RESP-120 | Respiratory Equipment and Gas Physics | 3 | In development |
| RESP-130 | Medical Gas Therapy, Humidity and Aerosols | 3 | In development |
| RESP-140 | Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology | 3 | In development |
Year 2
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATH-210 | Pathophysiology | 3 | In development |
| RESP-210 | Arterial Blood Gases and Acid-Base Balance | 3 | In development |
| RESP-220 | Pulmonary Function Testing | 3 | In development |
| RESP-230 | Airway Management | 3 | In development |
| RESP-240 | Cardiopulmonary Diseases | 3 | In development |
Winter term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESP-250 | Mechanical Ventilation I | 3 | In development |
| RESP-260 | Critical Care and Hemodynamic Monitoring | 3 | In development |
| RESP-270 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 3 | In development |
| RESP-280 | Anesthesia and Perioperative Respiratory Care | 3 | In development |
| RESP-290 | Chronic Disease Management, Rehabilitation and Home Care | 3 | In development |
Year 3
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESP-310 | Mechanical Ventilation II: Advanced Modes and Weaning | 3 | In development |
| RESP-320 | Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum I: Adult Acute and Critical Care | 3 | In development |
| RESP-330 | Transport, Emergency and Interprofessional Practice | 3 | In development |
| HSE-392 | Sharps Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens | 0 | Ready |
Winter term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESP-340 | Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum II: Neonatal, Pediatric and Specialty | 3 | In development |
| RESP-350 | Research, Ethics and Professional Practice in Respiratory Care | 3 | In development |
| RESP-390 | CBRC Registration Exam Review | 3 | In development |