BSc Respiratory Care technology

Overview

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care technology is a 4-year undergraduate course that deals with respiratory problems and cardiopulmonary disorders. The purpose of this course is to give training to students in analyzing and diagnosing respiratory-related diseases.

Usually, the course covers 3 years of academic study and one year of internship. This helps in gaining hands-on experience for the aspirants. Different disorders need different equipment and setups to diagnose. This course gives clarity and makes them familiar with all the processes involved. In India and abroad, there are a good amount of opportunities for Respiratory Care technology.

Syllabus

Following are some of the subjects you will study during the course time:

Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory Technology
Respiratory Therapy Techniques
Pharmacology
Diagnostic Methods for Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Respiratory Technology
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory Care Equipment
Anatomy and Physiology
Biostatistics
Physics
Microbiology and Pathology
Life Support System
Applied Pharmacology and Pathology

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for this course are as follows:

Students should have cleared Class 10th and 12th with 45% aggregate marks from any recognized College/University.
Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the 12th class.
Students should be 17 or above during admission.
Many colleges take students based on entrance exams like All India Entrance Examination for Admission, Madhya Pradesh Pre Agriculture Test , Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test , etc. Few seats are allotted via 12th marks in colleges.

Future Scope

Respiratory care technicians are required to diagnose, monitor and track records of the patient. Government hospitals, clinics, institutes, and NGOs employ Respiratory technicians for good pay scale. If you like to pursue higher studies, M.Sc and Ph.D. programs to work as a lecturer or professor.