Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy — study plan
King Abdulaziz University College of Applied Medical Sciences
- Credit hours
- 160
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 58
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 160 credit hours across 58 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| BIO 112 | General Biology | 3 |
| ISLS 101 | Islamic Studies I | 2 |
| BIO 110 | General Biology (1) | 3 |
| STAT 112 | Medical Statistics | 3 |
| ELIH 110 | English 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| ELIS 110 | English Language 1 | 3 |
| STAT 110 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
Level 2 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 101 | Arabic I | 3 |
| CPIT 110 | Programming & Solving Problems | 3 |
| ELI 120 | English Language (2) | 3 |
| ELIS 120 | English Language 2 | 3 |
| MATH 110 | General Mathematics (1) | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 110 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 112 | General Physics for Health Track | 3 |
Level 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 201 | Arabic II | 3 |
| ANTM 204 | Anatomy for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 |
| BCHM 202 | Biochemistry for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 |
| ISLS 201 | Islamic Studies II | 2 |
| PHYM 204 | Physiology for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 |
| RSTH 251 | Medical Gas, Aerosol and Humidity Therapy | 4 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTM 210 | Anatomy | 3 |
| ISLS301 | Islamic Studies III | 2 |
| PHYM 210 | Physiology | 3 |
| PSTH 221 | Blood gases | 2 |
| RSTH 222 | Respiratory Patient Assessment | 4 |
| RSTH 231 | Respiratory Diseases | 4 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLS 401 | Islamic Studies IV | 2 |
| PATM 310 | Pathology | 2 |
| PSY 399 | Psychology for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 |
| PT 310 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| RADP 311 | Radiology for Respiratory Therapy | 3 |
| RSTH 323 | Pulmonary Function Testing | 2 |
| RSTH 352 | Lung expansion therapy and bronchial hygiene | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RSTH 281 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnosis and Monitoring | 4 |
| RSTH 351 | Occupational therapy for Musculoskeletal disorders | 4 |
| RSTH 361 | Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 4 |
| RSTH 452 | Clinical Cardiopulmonary Treatment | 3 |
| RSTH 491 | Res.Project for Respira.Thera. | 2 |
Level 7 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHTH 402 | Management for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 |
| RSTH 453 | Clinical Cardiopulmonary Diagnosis and Monitoring | 3 |
| RSTH 462 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
| RSTH 492 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics | 2 |
Level 8 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHTH 403 | Med Rehab Labor Market Skills | 3 |
| RSTH 441 | Management of Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
| RSTH 472 | Neonatal and Paediatric Respiratory Care | 4 |
Level 9 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RSTH 392 | Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology | 2 |
| RSTH 393 | Physiology of the Circulatory System | 2 |
| RSTH 394 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 2 |
| RSTH 395 | Microbiology and infection control | 2 |
| RSTH 461 | Airway Management | 2 |
| RSTH 471 | Clinical training in neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RSTH 493 | Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System | 2 |
| RSTH 494 | Sleep polysomnography | 2 |
| RSTH 495 | Disease management in respiratory care | 2 |
| FREE | Free Course | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy
How many credit hours is Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy at King Abdulaziz University?
Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 160 credit hours to graduate, spread across 58 courses.
How many years is Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy at King Abdulaziz University?
The study plan for Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy award?
Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 160 credit hours.
Is Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor's Degree of Respiratory Therapy is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.