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About The Academic Program

The program seeks to prepare highly competent graduates in the field of respiratory care through a stimulating learning environment and research productivity to contribute to the delivery and development of health services for the community.

Major

Rehabilitation Sciences

Language of instruction

English

Duration

4.5 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Career opportunities

Respiratory therapists can work in the following places: ,Various intensive care units, whether for adults, children, or neonates (NICU). ,Sleep disorders clinics. ,Specialized laboratories and diagnostic centers that conduct pulmonary function tests and other tests related to the heart and lungs. ,Elderly care facilities. ,Hospitals of all types that provide respiratory care services. ,Rehabilitation care centers. ,They also work in higher education institutions as specialists in the clinical application aspect of respiratory care.

Nature and Goals of the Program

The Respiratory Care program aims to provide an excellent learning opportunity to prepare students to work clinically as respiratory care practitioners. They deliver care and treatment to patients experiencing respiratory difficulties or diseases, starting from the emergency room and intensive care to home care. The program equips students with the ability to build their skills from basic to advanced levels in respiratory care, enhancing continuous professional as well as developing their capabilities in management, leadership, and research excellence in the professional field. Respiratory therapist are integral members of the healthcare team responsible for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients of all age groups (adults, children, newborns) with cardiac and respiratory problems. They provide care and treatment for critical cases and chronic diseases utilizing life support and artificial respiratory devices in emergency departments, intensive care units, and hospital wings. Additionally, they participate in diagnosing and monitoring patients through lung function measurement labs and rehabilitation labs. Respiratory therapists contribute to clinical decision-making processes, such as patient assessment, selecting appropriate treatment plans, evaluating treatment effectiveness and educating patients, and assessing and treating sleep disorders. They are also involved in preventive programs and health promotion for individuals and the community.

Knowledge and Understanding:
K1-Understand different theoretical principles and conceptual frameworks of healthcare in the field of respiratory care.
K2-Outline the role of the respiratory care specialist in various settings and contexts.
Skills:
S1-Integrate the concepts of theoretical and clinical sciences into the respiratory care practice.
S2-Demonstrate efficient application of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures through clinical reasoning and problem-solving methods related to respiratory care practice.
S3-Communicate effectively in different health settings.
S4-Interpret and critically appraise relevant literature related to clinical practice, and research associated with the respiratory care profession.
Values:
V1-Practice the ethical and professional role of a respiratory care specialist as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
V2-Demonstrate effective leadership skills, self-commitment and professional development related to respiratory care practice.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2

Course Code Course Title Credit

Course Code Course Title Credit
Health Behavior 0 OR 3
Cardiorespiratory Care Education 3
Quality Control of Respiratory Equipment 3
Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 3
Global Health 3
Health system Research 3
Health Behavior 0 OR 3
Cardiorespiratory Care Education 3
Quality Control of Respiratory Equipment 3
Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 3
Global Health 3
Health system Research 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3
Medical Terminology 2
Statistics for Health Specialties 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2
Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Health Profession Skills 3
General Physics for Health Specialties 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Clinical Biochemistry 3
Microbiology 0 OR 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Introduction to Respiratory Care 2
Medical Gases and Aerosol Therapy 0 OR 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Pathology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Blood Gases 0 OR 3 RESP201
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 0 OR 3 HRS111OR ( MBS201AND MBS202 )OR OCC224OR HPT216OR DHS213OR MBS120OR HRS112OR HRS113
Patient Care and Assessment 0 OR 3
Infection Control 0 OR 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 2 RESP203AND RAD204OR MBS251OR MBS213OR HPT223OR MBS222OR RAD223
Respiratory Pharmacology 2
Cardiopulmonary Radiological Imaging 3
Respiratory Care Clinical Practice (1) 3 RESP202
Respiratory Care Instrumentation and Application 0 OR 4 RESP202
Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2
Emergency Life Support Techniques 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3
Biostatistics 3
Pulmonary Function Testing 0 OR 3 MBS330
Respiratory Care Clinical Practice (2) 3 RESP320
Basic of Mechanical Ventilation 0 OR 4 RESP340

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Disease 2
Neonatal and Pediatrics Respiratory Care 0 OR 3
Pulmonary Rehabilitation 0 OR 2
Advanced Clinical Practice in Respiratory Care (1) 3 RESP321
Advanced Mechanical Ventilation 0 OR 3 RESP341
Research Methodology 0 OR 3 HRS116OR MaSc265OR DHS214OR MaSc264

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care 0 OR 4 RESP442
Polysomnography 0 OR 2
Advanced Clinical Practice in Respiratory Care (2) 4 RESP422
Management in Healthcare Organization 2
Graduation Project 2 RESP480

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Internship 0