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“To graduate Respiratory Care Professionals competent in creative knowledge, research, and community service compatible with Islamic values.”
Goal No. 1: Provide quality education in Respiratory Care.
Goal No. 2: Prepare Respiratory Care professionals that meet regulatory standards.
Goal No. 3: Exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with Islamic values.
Goal No. 4: Promote Scientific Research.
Goal No. 5: Promote social responsibility with effective community partnership.
Internship Rotations
The following areas/units in the affiliate hospital are recommended for rotation with required competencies for the Interns.
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.
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.
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.
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's an overview of the main job prospects and career paths:
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.
