SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION
PATTERN FOR THE
B.Sc (RESPIRATORY THERAPY)
Under
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.
, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Course Title and Summary
The course shall be called as the “Bachelor of Science in Respiratory
Therapy” It will be an Intensive full time course, which will include Bedside
teaching, Classroom lectures and practical training in the Surgical Intensive
Care Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, High
Dependency Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Cardio Thoracic Surgical Unit,
Emergency, Respiratory Labs and Operation theaters.
At the end of the course the candidate will be fully trained in the
Comprehensive Respiratory care of critically ill patients, which will include
Assessment, Monitoring, Intubation, weaning, extubation and care of
mechanically ventilated patients. They also will be trained in Pulmonary
Function Testing, Advanced Cardio Respiratory physiotherapy,
transportation of critically ill patients and Advanced Life Support system.
The evaluation will comprise theory, practical and VIVA examination
at the end of each year, and the project submission at the end of third year.
, SYLLABUS First Year : Basic Sciences
Paper I: Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy of the Upper and Lower airways
Pleura, Lungs
Surface marking of the lungs
Broncho pulmonary segments
Muscles of Respiration
Diaphragm
Nerve supply and Blood Supply of the respiratory system
Transportation of gases O2, CO2, and Dissociation curves
O2 cascade, O2 flux, Lung volumes and Capacities
Nervous and chemical control of Respiration. Gas exchange, Work of
breathing,Resistance, compliance
Anatomy of the heart,Pericardium
Conducting system
Cardiac cycle, cardiac output
Nervous control of heart
Cardiac rhythm, ECG
Hemodynamics
Blood pressure
Auscultatory areas,Heart sounds
Nerve supply and Blood Supply of the Cardiovascular system
Neonatal and pediatric cardio respiratory anatomy and physiology,
basic vitals and their significance
Neurophysiology and stages of sleep
PATTERN FOR THE
B.Sc (RESPIRATORY THERAPY)
Under
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.
, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Course Title and Summary
The course shall be called as the “Bachelor of Science in Respiratory
Therapy” It will be an Intensive full time course, which will include Bedside
teaching, Classroom lectures and practical training in the Surgical Intensive
Care Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, High
Dependency Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Cardio Thoracic Surgical Unit,
Emergency, Respiratory Labs and Operation theaters.
At the end of the course the candidate will be fully trained in the
Comprehensive Respiratory care of critically ill patients, which will include
Assessment, Monitoring, Intubation, weaning, extubation and care of
mechanically ventilated patients. They also will be trained in Pulmonary
Function Testing, Advanced Cardio Respiratory physiotherapy,
transportation of critically ill patients and Advanced Life Support system.
The evaluation will comprise theory, practical and VIVA examination
at the end of each year, and the project submission at the end of third year.
, SYLLABUS First Year : Basic Sciences
Paper I: Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy of the Upper and Lower airways
Pleura, Lungs
Surface marking of the lungs
Broncho pulmonary segments
Muscles of Respiration
Diaphragm
Nerve supply and Blood Supply of the respiratory system
Transportation of gases O2, CO2, and Dissociation curves
O2 cascade, O2 flux, Lung volumes and Capacities
Nervous and chemical control of Respiration. Gas exchange, Work of
breathing,Resistance, compliance
Anatomy of the heart,Pericardium
Conducting system
Cardiac cycle, cardiac output
Nervous control of heart
Cardiac rhythm, ECG
Hemodynamics
Blood pressure
Auscultatory areas,Heart sounds
Nerve supply and Blood Supply of the Cardiovascular system
Neonatal and pediatric cardio respiratory anatomy and physiology,
basic vitals and their significance
Neurophysiology and stages of sleep
