Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Respiratory Therapy) [from 2024-2025]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Passes at five (5) subjects at the CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I to III (or equivalent) and must include English Language, Mathematics and any two (2) of the following science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science (Single Award).
- Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Guyana or any other foreign registration which is acceptable to both the Nursing Council and the University of Guyana.
- Persons of mature age (21 years and over) are also eligible, provided they have had a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience and are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE)
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC1104 | Basic Microbiology | 3 | — |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| UGC1101 | Computer Literacy I | 4 | — |
| MTH1106 | Fundamental Mathematics I | 3 | — |
| PHY1104 | Fundamentals of Physics | 4 | — |
| HSC1101 | Homeostasis I | 4 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH1207 | Fundamental Mathematics II | 3 | — |
| HSC1201 | Homeostasis II | 4 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | — |
| PHY1191 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| RST1200 | Respiratory Therapy I | 1 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST1300 | Clinical Practice I | 2 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST2102 | Basic Modalities of Respiratory Care 2 | 2 | — |
| RST2101 | Basic Modalities of Respiratory Care I | 3 | — |
| RST2104 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | — |
| RST2103 | Clinical Applications- Basic Modalities | 1 | — |
| RST2100 | Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities (Laboratory) | 1 | — |
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | — |
| MST1102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST2202 | Basic Patient Assessment | 4 | — |
| RST2207 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics | 1 | — |
| RST2201 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 | — |
| RST2205 | Clinical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation | 3 | — |
| RST2203 | Equipment Management | 3 | — |
| RST2204 | Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation | 2 | — |
| RST2208 | Respiratory Care Pharmacology | 2 | — |
| RST2200 | Respiratory Therapy II | 1 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST2300 | Clinical Practice II | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DST3100 | Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences | 3 | — |
| RST3101 | Adult Critical Care | 3 | — |
| RST3100 | Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology II | 2 | — |
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select Either HST2100 OR HST2104 OR HST2105 |
| HSC2102 | National Health Systems | 2 | — |
| RST3103 | Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 | — |
| RST3102 | Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management Lab | 2 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST3200 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II | 2 | — |
| RST3201 | Cardiopulmonary Technology | 2 | — |
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either HST2200 OR HST2204 OR HST2205 |
| CMS3200 | Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals | 3 | — |
| DST3200 | Research Methods/Epidemiology | 3 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST3300 | Clinical Practice III | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST4100 | Advanced Patient Assessment | 3 | — |
| WWW4101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH |
| WWW4102 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH |
| HSC3103 | Management for Health Professionals | 3 | — |
| RST4101 | NICU / Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Clinical Rotations | 1 | — |
| DDS4000 | Research Project | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMR3209 | Communication, Interpersonal with Cultural Awareness | 3 | — |
| WWW4202 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH |
| WWW4201 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | In consultation with your Head of Department, select an elective from either FSS / SEBI / FEH |
| HSC1202 | Health Education & Promotion | 3 | — |
| RST4200 | Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Diseases | 3 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST4300 | Clinical Practice IV | 4 | — |