Degree requirements:
The college offers a BSc in Respiratory Care and in order to successfully complete these courses and obtain a degree, the following is required:
- The successful completion of a minimum of four years of study (135 credit hours) for Nursing. This is by successfully completing a number of accredited units from the General Curriculum at Al-Maarefa University, a number of accredited units from the compulsory courses taught at the college of Applied Sciences as well a number of accredited units from the chosen discipline.
- Successfully complete clinical training during the residency year (no less than 48 weeks of training 2 credit hours). During this year, the student will practice the knowledge and skills he has gained through clinical practice in a hospital.
Curriculum Phases:
The study plan is divided into three stages, as follows:
The first Phase: one year (two semesters) introductory courses in which general subjects are taught, in addition to the English language.
The second Phase: three years (six semesters) in which Natural & Relevant Health Science Courses and Nursing Core courses are taught.
The third Phase: One calendar year of nursing internship. (not less than 48 weeks of training, 2 credit hours) that the student spends in different departments in hospitals accredited by the university.
Graduation Requirements
Summary of Graduation Requirement
Courses | Credits Hours |
---|---|
Al Maarefa University General Education Requirements | 29 |
Applied Sciences Health Science Major Requirements | 17 |
Applied Sciences Health Science Requirements(Elective) | 2 |
Respiratory Care Program Course Requirements | |
Natural & Relevant Health Science Courses | 29 |
Respiratory Care Science Major Courses | 65 |
One Year of Nursing Internship | 2 |
Al Maarefa University General Education Requirements
NO | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COMP 100 | Computer Essentials | 3 |
2 | ISLM 101 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
3 | ARAB 101 | Arabic Language I | 2 |
4 | PHYS 101 | General Physics | 3 |
5 | ENGL 101 | General English I | 5 |
6 | ARAB 103 | Arabic Language II | 2 |
7 | ENGL 102 | General English II | 5 |
8 | COMM 201 | Communication Skills | 2 |
9 | ISLM 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
10 | PSYC 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Total | 10 courses | 29 |
College of Applied Sciences Requirements
Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
PHSL 201 | Human Physiology | 3 |
BIOC 200 | Biochemistry | 3 |
MICR 201 | Microbiology | 3 |
PATH 201 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
ETHC 411 | Ethics and Law for Health Professions | 2 |
RSCH 460 | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 3 |
6 courses | 17 |
Respiratory Care Program Course Requirements
NO | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
Natural & Relevant Health Science Courses | |||
1 | BIOS 101 | Biostatistics | 3 |
2 | BIOL 101 | General Biology | 4 |
3 | CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | 4 |
4 | ENGL 103 | English for health Sciences | 3 |
5 | ISLM 301 | Contemporary Jurisprudential Medical Issues | 2 |
6 | COMP 201 | Computer for Health Sciences | 2 |
7 | ANAT 201 | Anatomy | 3 |
8 | PAAS 230 | Patient Assessment | 3 |
9 | HEAL 300 | Community Health | 2 |
10 | NURS 353 | Teaching - Learning Strategies | 3 |
10 Courses | 29 |
NO | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
Respiratory Care Science Major Courses | |||
1 | RSTH 226 | Patient Care Methods | 2 |
2 | RSTH 231 | Respiratory Care Pharmacology | 3 |
3 | RSTH 225 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
4 | RSTH 241 | Respiratory Care Science I | 4 |
5 | RSTH 323 | Pulmonary Function Methodology | 3 |
6 | RSTH 325 | Diagnostic Techniques | 2 |
7 | RSTH 342 | Respiratory Care Science II | 4 |
8 | RSTH 371 | Cardiopulmonary Diseases I | 2 |
9 | RSTH 351 | Respiratory Care Practicum I | 3 |
10 | RSTH 330 | Cardiology and ECG | 4 |
11 | RSTH 343 | Respiratory Care Science III | 4 |
12 | RSTH 372 | Cardiopulmonary Diseases II | 2 |
13 | RSTH 352 | Respiratory Care Practicum II | 3 |
14 | RSTH 421 | Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 4 |
15 | RSTH 441 | Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
16 | RSTH 452 | Respiratory Care Practicum III | 3 |
17 | RSTH 482 | Management and Leadership in Health Care | 2 |
18 | RSTH 466 | Advanced Diagnostic Techniques | 2 |
19 | RSTH 480 | Critical Care | 3 |
20 | RSTH 424 | Exercise Physiology and Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 3 |
21 | RSTH 453 | Respiratory Care Practicum IV | 3 |
22 | RSTH 464 | Case Management in Respiratory Care | 2 |
22 courses | 65 |
NO | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
One Year of Respiratory Care Internship | |||
1 | RSTH 501 | Internship I | 1 |
2 | RSTH 502 | Internship II | 2 |
2 courses | 2 | ||
32 Courses Total | 94 |