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Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

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

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

Program Curriculum – [49 Courses – 163 Credit hours]
The study plan composed of the following:

No Course Category Courses Credits
1 General Education Requirements 11 33
2 Basic Science Requirements 5 15
3 Basic Medical Science Requirements 7 21
4 Core Major Requirements 26 94
Total 49 163

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 Science Courses- 5 Courses (15 CHs)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
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
BSC 221 Research Methods for Health Sciences 3 BSC 220

Basic Medical Science Courses- 7 Courses (21 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 Biochemistry 3 BSC 121
BMS 124 Introduction to Microbiology 3
BMS 410 Pathology 3 BMS 121, BMS 122
BMS 411 General Pharmacology and Toxicology 3 BMS 122

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 Fundamentals 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 and 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 BSC 221, Level 1-8 Major Courses
RCM 520 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice IV 16 Level 1-9 Courses

Study Plans

Semester 1 CH Semester 2 CH
YEAR 1 (36 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 121 Chemistry for Health Sciences 3 BSC 122 Biology for Health Sciences 3
CIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology 3 BMS 121 Human Anatomy 3
MTH105 Mathematics & Statistics 3 BMS 122 Human Physiology 3

GEN 100/

GEN 101

Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers 3 BMS 123 Biochemistry 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 BSC 221 Research Methods for Health Sciences 3
BMS 124 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 and 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

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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Admission Tuition Fees – 2023/2024

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