B.Sc. IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY
B.Sc. IN RESPIRATORY CARE TECHNOLOGY
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Introduction:
This course focuses on training students in advanced airway management, establishing & maintaining the airway during management of trauma, Intensive care. A Respiratory care technologist also intimates and manages life support for people in intensive care units & emergency departments stabilising, treating & managing pre – hospital & hospital to hospital patient transport by ambulance.
ABOUT COURSE:
B. Sc. (Honors) Respiratory Therapy is one of the more lucrative options under the Allied Health Science courses in terms of one’s career growth and development. With a concentration in cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, a respiratory therapy degree prepares students to work as a trained medical professional. A Respiratory Therapist also intimates and manages life support for people in intensive care units & emergency departments stabilizing, treating & managing pre – hospital & hospital to hospital patient transport by ambulance. The overall objective of this course is to evolve a specialized health care practitioner trained in pulmonary medicine who can work with people suffering from pulmonary disease.
Duration:
4 Years (8 Semester including Internship)
ELIGIBILITY:
Pass in 10+2 / Pre-University College with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Objectives:
To evolve a specialised health care practitioner trained in pulmonary medicine who can work with people suffering from pulmonary disease.
Course Structure:
| First Semester Subjects | Second Semester Subjects | Third Semester Subjects |
| Introduction to Respiratory Care General Anatomy and General Physiology Constitution of India Patient Contact Protocol Kannada English | Clinical Respiratory Care General Biochemistry and General Pathology Environmental Science and Health General Sterilization & Disinfection of Medical Devices Hindi Sanskrit | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology Diagnostic Techniques General Microbiology and General Pharmacology Computer Application / Programming Cardiovascular Life Support Physical Education |
| Fourth Semester Subjects | Fifth Semester Subjects | Sixth Semester Subjects |
| Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Pharmacology Applied Pathology and Applied Microbiology Medical Psychology Miscellaneous Skills Sports / Arts / Yoga | Respiratory Disease Process Pulmonary Rehabilitation Critical Care Medicine One Open Elective Subject | Applied Respiratory Therapy Science Advanced Respiratory Therapy Science Biostatistics and Research Methodology One Open Elective Subject |
| Seventh Semester Subjects | Eight Semester Subjects | |
| Internship and Research Project | Internship and Research Project |
Special features:
- An Ultra modern ICCU attached with Srinivas Hospital to give hands on experience to aspirants.
- Highly skilled, competent and experienced faculty members.
FACILITIES OFFERED FROM THE COURSE:
Internship
Simulation Lab
Clinical Postings
Participation in conferences/CME/Workshops
Career opportunities:-
Here are some of the job profiles/Higher degree that one would be able to pursue after graduating from B. Sc. Respiratory Therapy, as follows:
Clinical respiratory therapist
Pulmonary rehabilitation specialist
Sleep lab specialist
Product manager / Specialist
Higher Studies (M.Sc. / PhD. / RRT / CRT etc.,)
Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Research Scholar
Note:
(1) University Registration Fee, Eligibility Fee for other State/NRI students, Examination Fee, Uniform Fee, Hostel Fee, Industry visit fee, Internship fee, Transportation fee, Sports & games fee, Extra-curricular activity fee, etc., are extra. The course fees mentioned for subsequent years may vary annually up to 6%. (2) The University Placement & Training Team will assist the admitted students to get (a) Earn While Learn, (b) Industry Internship, and (c) Final Job Placement. (3) Karnataka Quota* : 1. Applicable only to Karnataka students having 50% or more in the applicable subject combination. 2. To be considered as Karnataka domicile student should have studied 7 years including PUC in the Karnataka.