Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Program Title:	Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Credit Hours:	163
Award Granted on Completion:	Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Delivery Mode:	Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:	Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study:	English
Duration:	5 Years
Campus:	Abu Dhabi
Faculty Info:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

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About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care will prepare you to work in the hospital and healthcare industry as a Respiratory Care Specialist, Respiratory Therapist, or Respiratory Care Practitioner, caring for patients suffering from respiratory disorders. You will gain the knowledge and skills to deal competently with critically ill ICU patients and in advanced diagnostics and rehabilitation.

The program is supported by simulation labs equipped with high-fidelity ICU and trauma manikins, invasive and non-invasive ventilators, and task trainers for various procedures such as airway management, vascular access, etc. As well as clinical knowledge and skills, the program provides the capabilities required to become a researcher and leader in specific areas of interest.

The program has four clinical practice courses and an internship as part of clinical exposure. These courses enable you to gain the required respiratory care skills, reinforce the knowledge of theory modules through real clinical case scenarios, and develop a high level of professionalism through exposure to healthcare settings.

Objectives

Prepare students for the cognitive, technical, and affective learning domains of respiratory care
Educate future respiratory care professionals in the science and art of respiratory care, providing fundamental clinical skills, developing professionalism and ethical behavior, and the desire to advance the respiratory care profession through research
Develop competencies in clinical and critical thinking skills necessary for the effective and safe delivery of respiratory care modalities
Meet or exceed the minimum expectations of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DOH), Ministry of Health, and international organizations that certify respiratory care professionals, such as the National Board for Respiratory Care
Exhibit exemplary professionalism parallel to the ethical standards of the medical sector
Instill professionalism in accordance with the teachings and values of the UAE
Instill the importance of scientific research to advance the practice of respiratory care

Learning Outcomes

Define medical terminologies, abbreviations, and symbols used in respiratory care
Describe the human anatomy, physiology, and the anatomy of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Explain the physiology of gas exchange, acid base regulation, and neurologic control of respiration
Describe cardiopulmonary diseases and other medical conditions that require respiratory care
Explain the theories and principles essential to respiratory care concepts, procedures, and equipment
Outline the steps in performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and ancillary respiratory care procedures
Identify respiratory care medications and other drugs associated with respiratory care management
Identify the parts and function of diagnostic, therapeutic, and other adjunct respiratory care equipment
Identify the different diagnostic, therapeutic, and ancillary modalities and procedures in respiratory care
Describe the various basic and advanced cardiopulmonary assessment modalities and procedures
Differentiate between scientific theories and principles and their application in respiratory care physiology, modalities, and equipment
Recognize normal and abnormal findings in physical assessment, laboratory data, diagnostic imaging (chest radiographs), audio-visual interfaces (monitors), and graphic forms, and prints.
Properly select the required respiratory care equipment to carry out a respiratory care plan
Recognize and apply international and institutionally based standards, policies, guidelines, and protocols to carry out respiratory care management
Apply ethical standards to resolve clinical dilemmas
Perform diagnostic testing procedures, record and interpret results of chest radiographs, laboratory data, blood gas, cardiopulmonary function studies, polysomnography, and ventilator mechanics
Appropriately select basic and advanced respiratory care modalities to carry out a respiratory care plan
Develop an appropriate respiratory care plan based on a patient's specific needs
Use laboratory and information-based technology to generate data and hypotheses
Demonstrate basic laboratory practical techniques
Carry out safety procedures in the laboratory and during patient care
Perform basic therapeutic and advanced respiratory care procedures competently
Examine the patient systemically and professionally
Operate cardiopulmonary monitoring for adequate monitoring within the boundaries of health
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Obtain pertinent information from medical personnel, patients and/or relatives, medical records, and various hospital forms
Explain and provide instructions to a patient when performing diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers or procedures
Provide oral reports/endorsements (e.g., patient's clinical status, changes in clinical plan or settings) to colleagues and other medical staff
Accurately read, obtain, and analyze data from graphic forms/flow sheets, printouts, analog and digital graphic displays
Accurately provide information and/or data on respiratory care services and other medical forms
Use information technology to obtain information and conduct research
Work effectively as part of a team, respecting cultural diversity and individual differences
Establish safe working practices for self and others relating to equipment and machinery, handling of products, disposal of materials, and relevant legislation

Career Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the types of organizations previous graduates of the program have secured the position:

Multidisciplinary Adult ICUs
Pediatric and Neonatal ICUs
Pulmonary Function Laboratories
Emergency Departments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers/ Home Care
Sleep Laboratories
Asthma/COPD Education
Research Centers/Respiratory Scientists
Medical Equipment Companies as Clinical Application Specialists
Advanced Degrees, including Master of Science, Doctorate Studies, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Program Curriculum

General Requirements – 11 Courses (33 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
CIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	None
ENG 100	English I	3	None
GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	None
GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	None
GEN 105	Emirates Culture and Society	3	None
ENG104	English II	3	ENG 100
GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3	ENG 100
GEN 201	Psychology	3	ENG 100
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	ENG 100
GEN 304	Ethics	3	ENG 100
MTH 105	Mathematics and Statistics	3	None

Basic Medical Science Courses- 6 Courses (18 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3
BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3	BMS 110
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3	BMS 110
BMS 123	Introduction to Microbiology	3
BMS 410	Pathology	3
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3

Basic Science Courses- 6 Courses (18 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BSC 110	Introduction to Science	3
BSC 120	Physics for Health Sciences	3
BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3
BSC 122	Biology for Health Sciences	3
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3
BUS 307	Research Methods	3	BSC 220

Core Major Courses- 26 Courses (94 CHs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
RCM 220	Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology	3	BMS 121, BMS 122
RCM 221	Introduction to Respiratory Care Profession	2	BMS 121, BMS 122
RCM 310	Respiratory Care Science I	4	BMS 121, BMS 122 CR: RCM 220, RCM311
RCM 311	Patient Assessment	4	RCM 220
RCM 320	Cardiopulmonary Diseases I	3	RCM 220 + BMS 410
RCM 321	Fundamental of Polysomnography	3	RCM 220
RCM 322	Mechanical Ventilation I	3	RCM 310 + RCM 311
RCM 323	Respiratory Care Science II	3	RCM 310 + RCM 311
RCM 324	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I	3	RCM 310 + RCM 311
HCM 323	Quality Management in Healthcare	3
HIM 423	Introduction to Healthcare Informatics	3
RCM 410	Mechanical Ventilation II	4	RCM 322, RCM 320, RCM 323
RCM 411	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice II	3	RCM 324, RCM 323
RCM 412	Patient Care Management Seminar	2	RCM 320, RCM 322 RCM 323
RCM 413	Cardiopulmonary Diseases II	3	RCM 320, RCM 411
RCM 414	Pulmonary Function Diagnostics	3	RCM 220 + RCM 320
RCM 420	Multidisciplinary Respiratory Care	3	RCM 410, RCM 323 RCM 413
RCM 421	Pulmonary Rehabilitation/ Home Care	3	RCM 413
RCM 422	Pediatric Respiratory Care	3	RCM 410, RCM 323
RCM 423	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice III	8	RCM 411
RCM 424	Neonatal Respiratory Care	3	RCM 410, RCM 323, RCM 422
RCM 510	Clinical Simulation Seminar	2	RCM 420, RCM 422
RCM 511	Essentials of Critical Care	2	RCM 420
RCM 512	Respiratory Care Seminar	2	RCM 422, RCM 420
RCM 513	Graduation Project	3	RCM 420, BSC 320
RCM 520	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice IV	16	RCM 423, RCM 511

Study Plans

YEAR 1 (36 CH)
Semester 1		CH	Semester 2		CH
ENG 100	English I	3	GEN 105	Emirates Culture and Society	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3	BSC 120	Physics for Health Sciences	3
BSC 110	Introduction to Science	3	BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3
CIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	BSC 122	Biology for Health Sciences	3
MTH105	Mathematics & Statistics	3	BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3
GEN 100/ GEN 101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	BMS 122	Human Physiology	3
Total		18		Total	18
YEAR 2 (32 CH)
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3	GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3
ENG 104	English II	3	RCM 220	Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology	3
GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3
GEN304	Ethics	3	BUS 307	Research Methods	3
BMS 123	Introduction to Microbiology	3	GEN 201	Psychology	3
RCM 211	Introduction to Respiratory Care Profession	2
Total		17		Total	15
YEAR 3 (32 CH)
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability	3	RCM 320	Cardiopulmonary Diseases I	3
BMS 410	Pathology	3	RCM 321	Fundamental of Polysomnography	3
RCM 310	Respiratory Care Science I	4	RCM 322	Mechanical Ventilation I	3
RCM 311	Patient Assessment	4	RCM 323	Respiratory Care Science II	3
HCM 323	Quality Management in Healthcare	3	RCM 324	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I	3
Total		17		Total	15
YEAR 4 (35 CH)
RCM 410	Mechanical Ventilation II	4	RCM 420	Multidisciplinary Respiratory Care	3
RCM 411	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice II	3	RCM 421	Pulmonary Rehabilitation/ Home Care	3
RCM 412	Patient Care Management Seminar	2	RCM 422	Pediatric Respiratory Care	3
RCM 413	Cardiopulmonary Diseases II	3	RCM 423	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice III	8
RCM 414	Pulmonary Function Diagnostics	3	RCM 424	Neonatal Respiratory Care	3
Total		15		Total	20
YEAR 5 (28 CH)
RCM 510	Clinical Simulation Seminar	2	RCM 520	Respiratory Care Clinical Practice IV	16
HIM 423	Introduction to Healthcare Informatics	3
RCM 511	Essentials of Critical Care	2
RCM 512	Respiratory Care Seminar	2
RCM 513	Graduation Project	3
Total		12		Total	16

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Admission Requirements

Liwa College offers Bachelor’s programs that are accredited by the Ministry of Education in the UAE and are designed in collaboration with our strategic partners across all industries. Our curricula as well as teaching and learning methods follow a practical approach whereby students get to test theories and develop skills that bridge the gap between academia and the labor market needs.

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