The department was established in 2011. Students are required to pass 134 credit hours to complete the program. One of the most popular programs in the college with more than 400 students, which counts for 25% of the total number of students at Inaya Medical College. Cooperation agreements have been established between the Respiratory Therapy Department and the most prestigious hospitals in Saudi Arabia such as National Guard Hospital and Prince Sultan Military Medical City. First batch of interns have started their internship at these hospitals. The department is represented in the college committees such as science research Committee and curriculum and assessment committee.
Dear All:
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Respiratory Therapy Program at Inaya Medical College. Our promise to you would be excellence in teaching, outstanding research opportunities and exceptional community service in line with the college’s mission and vision.
The department has high caliber faculty with graduate and undergraduate degrees with a wealth of academic and clinical experience. The department’s labs are state of the art with one of a kind simulation facility that mimics real working conditions in the hospital. We are honored by our partnership with the leading medical cities and hospitals within the kingdom for clinical and internship training.
Once again, allow me to welcome you to our department and I hope that you will be our colleague and alumnus.
Warm regards,
KHALED AL AWAM, PH. D., MPH, CHES, RRT, CPFT, CCT, RRT-NPS
CHAIRMAN, RESPIRATORY THERAPY SCIENCES
rts@imc-dev.net
The mission of the Respiratory Therapy Program at Inaya Medical College is to provide high quality education and resources that will enable students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude to be competent respiratory therapists, and to promote research, community engagement and a commitment to lifelong learning.
The vision of the Department of Respiratory Therapy is to meet the expectations of the community, to establish and maintain an excellent national reputation, and to be a leader in innovative educational endeavors in the profession.
| Knowledge and Understanding | ||
| K1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological bases for all therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures in all areas of respiratory therapy practice | |
| K2 | Comprehended knowledge of pulmonary disease management, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and patient care in a clinical care setting | |
| K3 | Demonstrate knowledge in critical care pathophysiology to interpret pertinent clinical information to make recommendations for appropriate therapeutic intervention | |
| Skills | ||
| S1 | Evaluate clinical information relevant to the role of respiratory therapy. | |
| S2 | Assess patient’s cardiopulmonary status to recommend, initiate, and/or modify diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive respiratory interventions. | |
| S3 | Perform evidence-based, protocol derivation for advanced modalities and diagnostics for the cardiopulmonary patient | |
| S4 | Apply the clinical and technical proficiency necessary with all skills to fulfil the role as a respiratory therapist. | |
| Values | ||
| V1 | Promote the significance of each individual, including their strengths and abilities, to achieve established goals | |
| V2 | Promote the interest of patients, families and communities ethical and moral behaviors, both professional and personal | |
| V3 | Adhere to established professional codes of ethical behavior and promotes the advocacy of patients | |
| V4 | Understand leadership, power, the process of empowerment and issues integral to being a member of the discipline of respiratory therapy | |
| V5 | Promote interpersonal competence through the use of caring behaviors including verbal communication, non-verbal communication, look and touch that conveys respect, acceptance, trust, shares information, and provides mutual enrichment | |
Laboratory facilities are organized in three separate categories:
