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Respiratory Therapist Diploma

The need for qualified national cadres in the field of Respiratory Therapy emerged lately due to the fact that this field has become one of the important specializations required on a large scale by health sector due to its high importance in the medical sector. The institute introduced this program, for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf area, in collaboration with California College for Health Sciences in the U.S.A., so as to participate in elimination of existing shortage in this specialization.   Fulfillment of the critical need for Respiratory Therapy specialists. Provision of practical training, for students, on the Respiratory Therapy specialization. Utilization of modern equipments and tools to serve patients. Qualifying specialists to obtain fellowship from the American Association for Respiratory Therapy. The period of this program is three years during which the trainees attend four sessions including practical training within the institute and in hospitals. Students spend the whole last year in practical training inside intensive care units, clinics, admission wards and emergency sections so as to refine their skills. The program includes subjects specialized in the respiratory system, such as: Anatomy and Physiology. Modern respiratory systems science. Use of medical gases such as oxygen. Lung physiological analysis. Students who complete this program can find jobs in many medical and health sectors that include: Governmental hospitals. National hospitals. Clinics. 1- First Year First Semester - 14 Weeks Course Title Credit hours Theoretical Practical Total hours ENG 101 – English 6 5 2 7 ENG 103 – Medical Terminology 2 2 0 2 PHY 101 – Introduction to Physics 2 2 0 2 CHE 101 – Introduction to Chemistry 2 2 0 2 BIO 110 – Human Anatomy 2 1 2 3 COM 101 – Introduction to Computer 2 1 2 3 MAT 101 – Introduction to Mathematics 2 2 0 2 BIO 160 – Human Physiology 2 2 0 2   23   Second Semester - 14 Weeks Course Title Credit hours Theoretical Practical Total hours IENG 102 – English 6 5 2 7 BIO 120 – Introduction to Microbiology 2 2 0 2 BIO 130 – Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy and Physiology 2 2 0 2 BIO 140 – Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 2 2 0 2 RES 100 – Introduction to Respiratory Therapy / Infection Control 2 2 0 2 PSY 101 – Healthcare Psychology 1 1 0 1 RES 110 – Airway Management / Basic CPR 2 1 2 3         19   2- Second Year First Semester - 14 Weeks Course Title Credit hours Theoretical Practical Total hours RES 120 – Medical Gases / Aerosol & Humidity Therapy 2 1 2 3 RES 130 - Lung Expansion Therapy / Bronchial Hygiene 2 1 2 3 RES 140 – Arterial Blood Gases / Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology 2 1 2 3 RES 150 – Patient Assessment 2 1 2 3 RES 230 – Pulmonary Rehabilitation / Alternative Site Care 2 2 0 2 RES 210 – Advanced Pulmonary function Testing 2 1 2 3         17   Second Semester - 14 Weeks Course Title Credit hours Theoretical Practical Total hours RES 220 – Adult Pathophysiology / Geriatrics / Trauma Care 2 2 0 2 RES 240 – Mechanical Ventilation I - Theory 2 1 2 3 RES 260 – Pediatric / Perinatal Pathophysiology and Critical Care 2 2 0 2 RES 280 – Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Monitoring 2 1 2 3 RES 301 – Clinical Practicum I 8 0 24 24   34   3- Third Year Fifth Semester - 14 Weeks Course Title Credit hours Theoretical Practical Total hours RES 270 – Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Advanced Skills 2 1 2 3 RES 250 – Mechanical Ventilation II – Application and Monitoring 2 1 2 3 RES 303 – Clinical Practicum III 8 0 24 24   30