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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

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.

About The Academic Program

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.

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.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Major Respiratory care
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-Providing the graduate with cognitive and professional competence and clinical and critical thinking skills in respiratory care in accordance with professional standards.
  2. 2-Providing the graduate with research skills in the field of respiratory care.
  3. 3-Enhancing the professional characteristics, communication and leadership skills needed for a graduate in the field of respiratory care.
  4. 4-Actively contributing to serving and developing community health and supporting awareness of respiratory care.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1-Understand different theoretical principles and conceptual frameworks of healthcare in the field of respiratory care.
  3. K2-Outline the role of the respiratory care specialist in various settings and contexts.
  4. Skills:
  5. S1-Integrate the concepts of theoretical and clinical sciences into the respiratory care practice.
  6. S2-Demonstrate efficient application of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures through clinical reasoning and problem-solving methods related to respiratory care practice.
  7. S3-Communicate effectively in different health settings.
  8. S4-Interpret and critically appraise relevant literature related to clinical practice, and research associated with the respiratory care profession.
  9. Values:
  10. V1-Practice the ethical and professional role of a respiratory care specialist as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  11. V2-Demonstrate effective leadership skills, self-commitment and professional development related to respiratory care practice.
  1. 1-Be able to demonstrate in- depth understanding and knowledge within the specialized disciplinary, which is reflected by using professional practice skills in different contexts.
  2. 2-Be innovative, think creatively and critically and able to develop effective responses to intellectual, professional, and social challenges.
  3. 3-Self-learner for her personal and professional development through all available resources
  4. 4-Adaptable and resilient to cope with complex, ever-changing environment.
  5. 5-Communicator and collaborator within teams, in professional and community settings.
  6. 6-Commit to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices and be able to engage with diverse cultures in both global and local settings.
  7. 7-Value the concepts of enterprise and leadership in all aspects of life.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Three Chem 353 Clinical Biochemistry 3 —
Level Three EPI 220 Microbiology 3 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three RESP 200 Introduction to Respiratory Care 2 —
Level Three RESP 201 Medical Gases and Aerosol Therapy 3 —
Level Four RAD 204 Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Level Four RESP 202 Blood Gases 3 RESP201
Level Four RESP 203 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3 HRS111OR ( MBS201AND MBS202 )OR OCC224OR HPT216OR DHS213OR MBS120OR HRS112OR HRS113
Level Four RESP 210 Patient Care and Assessment 3 —
Level Four RESP 230 Infection Control 2 —
Level Five HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Five MBS 330 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 2 RESP203AND RAD204OR MBS251OR MBS213OR HPT223OR MBS222OR RAD223
Level Five PHS 313 Respiratory Pharmacology 2 —
Level Five RESP 311 Cardiopulmonary Radiological Imaging 3 —
Level Five RESP 320 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice (1) 3 RESP202
Level Five RESP 340 Respiratory Care Instrumentation and Application 4 RESP202
Level Five HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Six HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Six HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Six RESP 312 Pulmonary Function Testing 3 MBS330
Level Six RESP 321 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice (2) 3 RESP320
Level Six RESP 341 Basic of Mechanical Ventilation 4 RESP340
Level Seven RESP 422 Advanced Clinical Practice in Respiratory Care (1) 3 RESP321
Level Seven RESP 442 Advanced Mechanical Ventilation 3 RESP341
Level Seven RESP 480 Research Methodology 3 HRS116OR MaSc265OR DHS214OR MaSc264
Level Seven HPT 334 Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Disease 2 —
Level Seven RESP 404 Neonatal and Pediatrics Respiratory Care 3 —
Level Seven RESP 405 Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2 —
Level Eight RESP 406 Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care 4 RESP442
Level Eight RESP 413 Polysomnography 2 —
Level Eight RESP 423 Advanced Clinical Practice in Respiratory Care (2) 4 RESP422
Level Eight RESP 431 Management in Healthcare Organization 2 —
Level Eight RESP 481 Graduation Project 2 RESP480
Level Nine RESP 590 Internship 0 RESP406AND RESP413AND RESP481AND RESP423AND RESP431

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
CLN 214 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 3
EPI 301 Global Health 3
EPI 351 Health system Research 3
HEP 230 Health Behavior 3
RESP 432 Cardiorespiratory Care Education 3
RESP 443 Quality Control of Respiratory Equipment 3