# Respiratory Care (BSRC) courses El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 9 courses Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/index.php?catoid=13 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### BSRC 371 — Principles of Evidence Based Medicine - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is an introduction to the practice of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in the hospital setting. EBM aims for the ideal that healthcare professionals should make "conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence" in their everyday practice. The student will learn the process of evidence synthesis which is using systematic reviews of the medical literature to evaluate the best evidence on specific clinical topics. Then, using the concept of knowledge translation, develop clinical practice procedures from the selected treatment options for specific cases based on the best research, patient preferences and individual patient characteristics. ### BSRC 373 — Respiratory Care Management and Supervisorial Skills - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is an introduction to Respiratory Care management and supervisorial skills as they relate to the bedside clinician in a hospital setting. The various roles of a leader will be examined and how their characteristics and capabilities apply to those of a Respiratory Care Manager. The topics within this course will include demonstration of leadership skills, the impact of policy on healthcare, business communication, healthcare informatics, healthy and positive departmental environments, team building and conflict resolution. ### BSRC 375 — Evidenced-Based Medicine in Respiratory Care - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course addresses the practice of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in respiratory care. EBM is used so that respiratory care practitioners can make "conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence" in their everyday practice. The student will use the process of evidence synthesis which is using systematic reviews of the medical literature to evaluate the best evidence on specific respiratory care issues. Then, using the concept of knowledge translation, develop clinical practice procedures from the selected treatment options for specific respiratory care cases based on the best research, patient preferences and individual patient characteristics. ### BSRC 377 — Respiratory Care Management Using Evidence Based Medicine - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is an introduction to the purpose and application of disease management with emphasis on discharge planning, patient education, ethical standards of practice, and disease management strategies and methods. ### BSRC 379 — Respiratory Care Management of Budget Development and Personnel Issues - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course explores various financial decisions made by an ever-changing healthcare system and its effects on Respiratory Care departments. A broad range of topics are explored that assist in providing an overview of today's healthcare business theories and applications. Topics include budgeting, revenue cycles, staffing, disciplinary actions and procedures, financial planning, and organizational goals. ### BSRC 481 — Case Management in Pulmonary Emergency Medicine - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides an opportunity to share pulmonary emergency medicine experience with other professionals that have particular importance for Respiratory Care Practitioners. The sharing will be in the form of a solution for a case study of a problem in pulmonary emergency medicine focusing on respiratory care solutions. Solutions will include evidence-based medicine justifications as well as personnel management and any budgetary concerns. The solutions provided by the students highlight challenges faced in delivering care and provide a mechanism for frontline clinicians to engage with others who may have had similar experiences. ### BSRC 483 — Case Management in Chronic Pulmonary Disease - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides an opportunity to share chronic pulmonary disease experience with other professionals that have particular importance for Respiratory Care Practitioners. The sharing will be in the form of a solution for a case study of a problem in chronic pulmonary disease focusing on respiratory care solutions. Solutions will include evidence-based medicine justifications as well as personnel management and any budgetary concerns. The solutions provided by the students highlight challenges faced in delivering care and provide a mechanism for frontline clinicians to engage with others who may have had similar experiences. ### BSRC 485 — Case Management in Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Function Testing Issues - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides an opportunity to share sleep apnea or pulmonary function testing experience with other professionals that have particular importance for Respiratory Care Practitioners. The sharing will be in the form of a solution for a case study of a problem in sleep apnea or pulmonary function testing issue focusing on respiratory care solutions. Solutions will include evidence-based medicine justifications as well as personnel management and any budgetary concerns. The solutions provided by the students highlight challenges faced in delivering care and provide a mechanism for frontline clinicians to engage with others who may have had similar experiences. ### BSRC 487 — Case Management Issues in Respiratory Care Management - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Admission to El Camino College Respiratory Care BS Program Eligibility for RCP license in California: Graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program A.S. degree from an accredited Community College Completion of the 39 required CSU-GE Transfer Pattern units (IGETC) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is an introduction to the purpose and application of disease management with emphasis on discharge planning, patient education, ethical standards of practice, and disease management strategies and methods.