Course Description: An in-depth presentation of the cardiac and respiratory systems. Abnormalities and corrective techniques related to respiratory therapy will be discussed. Concepts and calculations of ventilation, perfusion, diffusion, hemodynamics, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, acid base balance, and arterial blood gas analysis will be discussed.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: A systematic approach to cardiopulmonary assessment across the life-span. Evaluation of the respiratory plan of care including physical, lab, and diagnostic findings. Performance within the simulation lab, including: assessment skills, development of a plan of care, arterial blood puncture, acid-base interpretation, and other potential lab findings.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: The study of neonatal lung development, gas exchange, circulation, along with neonatal and pediatric examination, assessment, disorders, diseases, therapeutic interventions
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: Basic principles involved in routine general floor therapeutic modalities by the respiratory therapist; application and selection of proper modalities for various patient situations; introduction to some of the equipment used to deliver therapeutic modalities.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description:
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 0.00
Credit Hours: 0.00
Credit Hours: 0.00
Course Description: Advanced course dealing with concepts of respiratory failure, managing artificial airways, intervention of mechanical ventilators. Respiratory care protocols utilized in providing care for the critically ill patient. Indication of mechanical ventilation, classification of mechanical ventilators, physiological effects of positive pressure, modes of ventilation, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, patient monitoring and assessment, patient weaning, and discontinuation of ventilator support.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Laboratory portion of RT211 Therapeutic Modalities II.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 0.00
Credit Hours: 0.00
Course Description: Advanced level simulation laboratory and clinical experience with emphasis on patient assessment, practical application of advanced therapies, and documentation techniques as applicable to the respiratory patient in the critical care setting. (180 Clinic hours, 45 lab hours)
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 5.00
Course Description: Develop practical skills of public speaking by implementing the following principles: research, organization, audience analysis, effective use of language, and presentation of techniques. Learn how to change a speech for different occasions and audiences, how to support ideas, and how to select and organize materials. Through techniques taught, gain confidence and master skills to present relevant information in academic, business, and social settings. A minimum of 4 speeches will be delivered to an audience.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Goessel High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 8:47 AM - 9:37 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 8:45 AM - 9:33 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 11:04 AM - 11:54 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 10:32 AM - 11:21 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! Gold Days. Student will access materials in Learning Zone.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: ENROLLMENT OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must be able to construct and give various speeches to a live audience of at least four adults and record and upload their speeches.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must be able to construct and give various speeches to a live audience of at least four adults and record and upload their speeches.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must be able to construct and give various speeches to a live audience of at least four adults and record and upload their speeches.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Inman High School students only. Free textbook via LearningZone.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Nickerson High School Students Only. Textbook supplied to student.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler HS students only. Textbook Supplied to Student.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: SEDGWICK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! Students access materials in Learning Zone.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Little River High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutch HS students ONLY. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Canton Galva High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Meeting Times:
Days: MF
Times: 2:34 PM - 3:25 PM
Campus: Canton/Galva
Building: Canton/Galva High School
Room: CGHS01
Days: W
Times: 1:43 PM - 2:25 PM
Campus: Canton/Galva
Building: Canton/Galva High School
Room: CGHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HESSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! No textbook, students access materials in Learning Zone.Meeting Times:
Days: MTF
Times: 11:49 AM - 12:40 PM
Campus: Hesston
Building: Hesston High School
Room: HTHS01
Days: R
Times: 11:42 AM - 1:03 PM
Campus: Hesston
Building: Hesston High School
Room: HTHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HESSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! No textbooks, students access materials in Learning Zone.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HESSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! No textbooks, students access materials in Learning Zone.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Haven HS students ONLY
Course Description: This course involves the study of communication in human relationships with emphasis on the patterns and processes of face-to-face communication. The study of interpersonal communication is important for anyone who wants to learn better methods of building meaningful relationships with a spouse, colleague, supervisor or friend. The course stresses how to become a more effective and competent communicator by its analysis of personal communication goals, communication barriers, relational breakdowns, and conflict scenarios. Features include structural experiences, readings from special studies, group interaction, and personal feedback exercises. Written and oral presentations are fundamental to the course objectives.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: ENROLLMENT OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Development and interaction of the individual in society with consideration of the culture, structures, functions of societies, social groups and institutions with emphasis on social interaction and its relation to personality and human action.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid class will meet in person 8/25,9/8,9/22,10/6,10/20,11/3,11/17,12/1. All other assignments will be completed online. CU textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid class will meet in person 8/25,9/8,9/22,10/6,10/20,11/3,11/17,12/1. All other assignments will be completed online. CU textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: ENROLLMENT OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Correctional students only.Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Inman High School students only. Free textbook via LearningZone.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler HS students only. Textbook Supplied to student.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Moundridge High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course. Hybrid course - additional work to be completed online.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutch Trinity HS students Only
Course Description: Development and interaction of the individual in society with consideration of the culture, structures, functions of societies, social groups and institutions with emphasis on social interaction and its relation to personality and human action.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Practical approach to mate selection, courtship and the adjustments of marriage and development of attitudes necessary for building a happy marriage.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Practical approach to mate selection, courtship and the adjustments of marriage and development of attitudes necessary for building a happy marriage.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Recognizing and alleviating stress. Identifying and gaining control of factors that contribute to how a person handles stressful situations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Recognizing aggressive behavior and developing assertiveness to effectively communicate with others.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: Traces the consequences of being born male or female. Sex roles are viewed as social constructions which influence and, in some cases, define an individual's life. The formulation, transmission, maintenance, and reformulation of sex roles are examined.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Anthropological approach to the study of past and present human societies.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Analysis of relationships among ethnic and racial groups, recent social trends and the nature and causes of prejudice and discrimination with emphasis on intergroup education, methods of research and programs designed to reduce intergroup tension.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: The system perspective of social work begins with a historical foundation to current field of practice in intervention, social justice, and diversity and their impact on equality and human welfare.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00