Respiratory Therapy is a specialized branch of healthcare focused on helping individuals with breathing problems. When someone has difficulty breathing due to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or even a life-threatening condition like COVID-19, Respiratory Therapists step in to assist. They use various techniques and equipment to improve lung function, administer medications, and provide critical care to patients struggling to breathe. Essentially, Respiratory Therapy is about ensuring that every breath counts, making it a rewarding and impactful profession for those passionate about healthcare.
This undergraduate program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to become competent Respiratory Therapists. Through a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory sessions, and clinical rotations, students learn about respiratory anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions, and patient care techniques. Upon graduation, BSc Respiratory Therapy graduates have a wide range of career opportunities awaiting them. They can work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and even in-home healthcare settings. With the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases and the aging population, the demand for Respiratory Therapists is expected to grow significantly, ensuring a promising future for those pursuing this field. So, if you're interested in making a difference in people's lives by helping them breathe easier, a BSc in Respiratory Therapy could be the perfect path for you.
*3/3.5d Years
Note: * Duration for Paramedical programmes (MLT/RIT/OTT/DT/EMT/OPTOMETRY) may extend by 3 months to 1 Year (Approx) to include Internship/On the Job Training for the awarding of Degree/Diploma as per the guidelines (if any) from State Allied and Healthcare Council, Sikkim.
10+2 (Science/Any Stream)
INDUSTRY LED LEARNING
Gain practical experience utilizing state of the art lab environment to enhance your skill set.
Engage with Lab oriented activities
Gain practical experience utilizing state of the art lab environment to enhance your skill set.
On Job learning Experience
Gain valuable on-the-job training while still studying, solving real-world problems and finding practical solutions.
Live Project Engagement
Get the chance to collaborate on live projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Engaging with Industry Experts
Engaging with industry experts provides invaluable insights and real-world perspectives, enriching the learning experience and preparing students for professional success.
Industry/ Skill Certifications
Validate expertise and proficiency, enhancing employability and credibility in competitive job markets while signaling commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
World Skill Challenge
Showcase the pinnacle of vocational excellence, fostering global collaboration and innovation to advance technical skills and craftsmanship across diverse industries.
For an accelerating professional career in the 21st Century along with Core Skills, the learner should evolve through Self-directed Learning, Self-awareness, Multidisciplinary Problem Solving, Practice of Professional Grade, Digital Comfort, Current Social and Global Dynamics, Employability, and Life Skills. MSU offers an opportunity to customize higher education with a range of specialization/electives.
Foundation Core
A range of compulsory basics of multidisciplinary, professional, general nature customised to match the value and vision of MSU for a robust foundation.
Skill Drill (Elective)
A range of compulsory basics of multidisciplinary, professional, general nature customised to match the value and vision of MSU for a robust foundation.
Minor (Elective)
A range of compulsory basics of multidisciplinary, professional, general nature customised to match the value and vision of MSU for a robust foundation.
Industry Practice
A range of compulsory basics of multidisciplinary, professional, general nature customised to match the value and vision of MSU for a robust foundation.
Major (Elective
A range of compulsory basics of multidisciplinary, professional, general nature customised to match the value and vision of MSU for a robust foundation.
Capstone Project
A range of compulsory basics of multidisciplinary, professional, general nature customised to match the value and vision of MSU for a robust foundation.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
PSO 1:
Demonstrate proficiency in conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to optimize patient respiratory function across diverse clinical settings.
PSO 2:
Exhibit advanced critical thinking skills to analyze complex respiratory cases, identify potential complications, and develop effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring optimal respiratory health outcomes.
PSO 3:
Exhibit leadership skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals, to provide coordinated patient care, promote interdisciplinary communication, and enhance patient outcomes in respiratory management.
PSO 4:
Demonstrate empathy, cultural competence, and respect for patient autonomy while upholding confidentiality and ethical principles in the delivery of respiratory care services.
PSO 1:
Demonstrate the capability for complex problem-solving.
PSO 2:
Demonstrate the capability for critical thinking.
PSO 3:
Demonstrate the ability for creativity.
PSO 4:
Demonstrate the skills that enable them to communicate effectively.
PSO 5:
Demonstrate the capability for analytical reasoning/thinking.
PSO 6:
Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate with others.
PSO 7:
Demonstrate the capability for leadership readiness
PSO 8:
Demonstrate ‘learning how to learn" skills.
PSO 9:
Demonstrate the capability for digital and technological skills.
PSO 10:
Demonstrate multicultural competence and inclusive spirit.
PSO 11:
Demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and attitude that are required for value inculcation.
PSO 12:
Demonstrate the ability for autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.
PSP 13:
Demonstrate the acquisition of and ability to apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to take appropriate actions for environmental awareness and action.
PSO 14:
Demonstrate the capability to participate in community-engaged services/ activities for promoting the well-being of society.
PSO 15:
Demonstrate the ability to identify with or understand the perspective, experiences, or points of view of another individual or group, and to identify and understand other people’s emotions.