Respiratory Therapists are healthcare professionals who contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals in neonatal nurseries, operating rooms, intensive care units, general wards, pulmonary function labs and emergency departments. Respiratory Therapists may also work in community settings such as homecare, asthma clinics, research and medical equipment sales and service. Respiratory therapists need good judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain their composure in critical medical situations.
1. To provide technical proficiency in all aspects of respiratory therapy.
2. To apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice and explain the theory behind procedures.
3. To develop a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
4. To demonstrate an understanding of the therapists role in health care and function with responsibility and empathy as members of the health care team.
5. To perform respiratory therapy procedures and to use necessary equipment competently.
Most respiratory therapists work in hospitals, where they perform a variety of functions such as providing life support for patients who cannot breathe on their own, assisting in high-risk births, assisting anesthesiologists in the operating room and conducting tests to measure lung function. In addition to the hospital setting, job opportunities exist within the community, in asthma clinics, sleep disorder labs, research centers, home care clinics and educational institutions.
The first phase of the program is academic, combining general and specialized subject material.
The second phase is specialized with emphasis upon respiratory therapy. Classroom and laboratory sessions are supplemented by weekly assignments at Hamad Medical Corporation premises.
The third phase of the program is designed to train the student in all the practical aspects of respiratory therapy and to discipline the student to the working conditions of the respiratory therapist. This portion of the course is a clinical training period during which the student will apply, under supervision, the theories and principles learned during the previous training.
The aims of this portion of the program are:
1. To ensure that the student can accurately and confidently perform the many and varied procedures that are carried out on a daily basis by the respiratory therapist.
2. To ensure that the student has performed the number and variety of procedures required to complete the course.
1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:
Applicants who do not meet the Science requirement may be admitted to the Pre-Health Sciences curriculum, designed to provide upgrading in the basic skills required for successful completion of allied health training programs.
OR
Applicants who do not meet the entrance requirements and are 19 years of age or older, may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
All students must have a medical assessment completed. Any student not deemed to be medically fit to complete the program will be required to withdraw. Any costs associated with completing the medical assessment will be the student's responsibility. Students sponsored by Hamad Medical Corporation will have the medical completed as part of their contract obligations with HMC. The College will assist other students to complete the process during the first semester.
The clinical phase is conducted at sites of Hamad Medical Corporation. Students will follow a rotation schedule designed to provide broad clinical exposure. Night, evening and/or weekend shift could be included. Students must wear a uniform during clinical experiences
Students must possess a valid standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary (Level C) certificate to be eligible for a Diploma from the School of Health Sciences.
Level 1 Respiratory Therapy |
Credits | Lecture Hours Per Week |
Lab Hours Per Week |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM1500 Communications: Essay Writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| CM1400 Technical Reporting I | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| MA1700 Mathematics | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| PH1100 Physics | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| CH1200 Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| BL1500 Biology | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| CM1401 Technical Reporting II | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| MA1670 Statistics | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| PH1200 Physics | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| CH1201 Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| BL1501 Biology | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| BL2100 Biology | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| MC1150 Productivity Tools I | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| PS1100 Psychology | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| CH2200 Chemistry | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Level 2 Respiratory Therapy |
Credits | Lecture Hours Per Week |
Lab Hours Per Week |
|
| BL2330 Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| BL2340 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| BL2410 Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| RT2200 Gas Supply & Control | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| RT2300 Pharmacology | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| RT2450 Respiratory Therapy Procedures | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| SD1610 Clinical Orientation | Pass/Fail | 0 | 3 | |
| RT2230 Mechanical Ventilators | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| RT2220 Mechanical Ventilation | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| RT2310 Anesthesia | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| RT2440 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| RT2500 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| SD1630 Working in Health Care | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| SD1611 Clinical Orientation | Pass/Fail | 0 | 3 | |
| RT2600 Advanced Life Support | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| RT3400 Comprehensive Respiratory Care | 9 | 2 | 6 | |
Level 3 Respiratory Therapy Diploma |
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| RT2800 Adult Care I | Pass/Fail 13 weeks in duration | |||
| RT2801 Adult Care II | Pass/Fail 13 weeks in duration | |||
| RT2900 Pediatric Neonatal Care | Pass/Fail 13 weeks in duration | |||
| RT3100 Clinical Elective/Review | Pass/Fail 13 weeks in duration | |||
| The clinical phase is conducted at sites of Hamad Medical Corporation. Students will follow a rotation schedule designed to provide broad clinical exposure. Night, evening and/or weekend shift could be included. Students must wear a uniform during clinical experiences. | ||||
| Students must possess a valid standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary (Level C) certificate to be eligible for a Diploma from the School of Health Sciences. | ||||