RESP 101 — Respiratory Therapy Orientation
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.