Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

B.Sc Respiratory Therapy is a specialized 3.5-year program training students to manage patients with breathing disorders and operate mechanical ventilators in ICUs. Post-COVID, respiratory therapy has become one of the most critical paramedical specialties in India. Respiratory therapists manage ventilator settings, perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs), administer nebulization, and care for patients with COPD, asthma, ARDS, and respiratory failure.

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology • Minimum 45–50% marks • No NEET required • Age: 17–25 years

Year 1: • Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology • Cardiopulmonary Physiology • Microbiology & Infection Control • Pharmacology – Respiratory • Basic Life Support & Airway Management • Introduction to Respiratory Equipment Year 2: • Mechanical Ventilation – Theory • Pulmonary Function Testing • Oxygen Therapy & Medical Gases • Aerosol & Nebulization Therapy • Chest Physiotherapy • Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Year 3: • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation • High Frequency Oscillation • Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care • ARDS & Critical Care • Home Respiratory Care • Sleep Medicine & CPAP • Internship – ICU, Pulmonology, NICU

• Respiratory Therapist/Ventilator Specialist • Pulmonary Function Technician • ICU Respiratory Care Specialist • NICU Respiratory Therapist • Home Care Respiratory Therapist • Sleep Technician (CPAP specialist) • Respiratory Equipment Sales • Pulmonology Clinic Technician