How will you learn?
Through different Student-centered teaching and learning strategies, including curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve the program learning outcomes in all areas. This includes interactive lecture, small group discussion, case-based learning, team-based learning, Problem Based Learning, assignment, tutorials, peer teaching, flipped classes, research activities, students prepared Presentations, and reflection.
How will you be assessed?
Through direct assessment method and indirect assessment method, direct assessment method includes written exams (MCQs, EMQs and Essay), assignment evaluation using rubrics, presentation evaluation using rubrics, portfolio (research activities, community services activities assignment, case study and reflection), OSPE. Clinical portfolio for the clinical part of the course and it includes different types of workplace-based assessment like (Case-Based Discussions, Mini CEX (Clinical Evaluation Exercise) and DOPS (Direct Observation of Procedural Skills). While in indirect assessment method include Course Evaluation Survey (CES), Graduates Survey, & Employer Satisfaction Survey.
Careers Overview
Graduates of respiratory care can pursue higher education for a career in the academic field, research, and development. Entrepreneurship in the field is encouraged, with graduates pursuing interest in the respiratory care industry.
Job Prospects
Graduates of a Respiratory Care program have a range of job prospects in healthcare settings due to the critical role respiratory therapists play in diagnosing, treating and managing patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Here is an overview of the main job prospects and career pathways:
- Respiratory Care-Adult Critical Care.
- Respiratory Care-Pediatrics Critical Care.
- Respiratory Care-Neonatal Critical Care.
- Respiratory General Care.
- Emergency Room & Trauma Care.
- Respiratory Cardiac Care.
- Respiratory Laboratory Services.
- Respiratory Sleep Care Services.
- Respiratory Education & Discharge Planning Services.
- Respiratory Assistant.
- Respiratory Home Care Services.
- Respiratory Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services.
Career Advice
All students are invited and encouraged to constantly meet with career counselors assigned by the Student Career and Alumni Unit (SCAU). Student career counseling is a process that helps students to know and understand their skills, abilities, and interests, and how it relates to the workplace in order to make an appropriate decision concerning their future career path. It is a dynamic and collaborative process between a faculty staff member and student, focused on the student’s needs and goals.
