BSc Respiratory Therapy(Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy)
Respiratory Therapy involves the evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and care of patients with breathing, cardiopulmonary and associated diseases. Guidance is given in performing diagnostic tests, physical examination and patient management. Candidates are trained to assist and support patients to maintain stable cardiopulmonary health. Practical exposure is provided in giving patient medication, monitoring equipment, performing diagnosis and assisting with the rehabilitation of patients. The course also advances into expanding the candidate’s role in disease prevention, case management, early detection of pulmonary disorders and emergency care.
| Duration | 3 Years + 1 Year Internship |
|---|---|
| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Admission Mode | Merit/Management |
| Entrance Exam | Karnataka CET |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass with English as one of the subjects with an aggregate of 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 Years to maximum 31 Years as, on the date of admission. |
| Admission Process: |
Merit- Students looking for Merit seats can go with KEA counselling for Admission Management- Students looking for Management seats can go for Direct Admission |
Among the many branches of the Allied Health Sciences, B.Sc Respiratory Therapy is a 4-year degree course offered across the nation. In India, the course has been designed to train and produce qualified professionals who are able to assist specialists in treating various respiratory-based and cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. The objective of the course is to train the graduates in the methodologies and processes of analysing, treating and to a certain extent carrying out diagnostic checks.