جامعة النجاح الوطنية
An-Najah National University
Respiratory Care Program
Duration: 48 Months (4 Years)
Degree Awarded: Bachelor
Student must complete 136 credit hours

University Requirements Student must complete 19 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
0
This is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students who score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. Since the major concern of this course is to improve the students’ proficiency before starting their ordinary university English basic courses and major courses taught in English, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing the students’ ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance on the part of the students at the level of the English basic courses. Moreover, the course aims at expanding students’ vocabulary needed for various tasks.
3
This course aims to establish the concept of Islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the Muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. It also aims to introduce the Islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to Globalization, Human Rights, Woman Rights, Democracy and other contemporary issues.
3
This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and Arab old ones the modern and how to use them. This course aims to implement the Arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
3
This is a three credit-hour university-required English language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. In addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. The course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
3
The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it does provide students with knowledge and `information about the Palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the Palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the Palestinian political reality. This course aims to study Palestinian issue from its begging until present day in social, economic and political issue.
11000108 Community Service 1
11000117 Leadership and Communication Skills 1
11000126 Introduction to Computer Science and Skills 2
3
This course begins with a review of all types of sentences in English, and then proceeds to paragraph writing. Students learn how to write a topic sentence, develop and support it with examples.This course aims to teach students how to organize their writing and speaking to achieve coherence among sentences in a paragraph. In addition, to teach students a lot of technical terms.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 109 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
3
    • 10216236 or
    • 10216235
Writing a genuine theoretical or experimental study or a special project that addresses a variety of topics in speech-language-hearing pathology developed under the direction of a faculty member. Student should use scientific approaches to research questions, designs, statistical procedures, methodologies, and scientific writing. Students might be advised to use computer software for statistical analysis.
2
Students will able to lean the basic medical terminology. This course will provide the frameworkneeded before advancing to a more comprehensive medical terminology course designed forthose seeking to become a coder. This course will focus on the many components of a medicalterm and physiotherapy term and how to break down a medical term by simply knowing themeaning of the prefix or suffix. By learning the individual parts of a medical word, student willnot need to memorize hundreds of complex medical terms and their definitions. In addition,students will able to understand and learn the following courses easily.This is a great beginner course to take on your career path as a coder, and also serves equallywell as a refresher for all health information management professionals.
3
    • 7104101
This Course is designed to provide the students with a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. The human body is discussed as separate systems, but the relation between different body systems is explained. The cells and tissues, nervous, skeletal, muscular, digestive, and urinary systems are discussed in this course. The methodology of course teaching includes lecture component and practical application for some theoretical approaches.
3
    • 7102101
The course provide an introduction to human morphology, function at the cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization. The human body is also dealt with as separate systems with understanding of the morphology, mechanisms governing the function of different human organ systems such as the cardiovascular, immunological, musculoskeletal, hematological, and genital. The courses are taught through theoretical lectures and practical demonstrations
3
    • 7104101
This course cover the principles of the discipline of pathology. Disease is presented byorgan system. The method of instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, groupdiscussions, laboratories and autopsy participation
3
A discussion of biology activity at the level of the single cell. Cell structure. Chemicalconstituents, material exchanges with the environment and the cell membrane. Majorenergy generating biochemical pathways. Photosynthesis and control of cellularactivities
3
This course aims at studying individual, family and community relationships, the cause of pathological phenomena in the society and their symptoms, sources of water and its pollution, air-transmitted diseases, flora and fauna. In addition, the course highlights diseases resulting from technological and urban development. Noise pollution is a case in point. It deals with the dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, psychological and political factors, measurements and indices of community health status. Theoretical framework for viewing organizational issues in the delivery of health services is also discussed
2
This course includes normal and therapeutic nutrition. The role of nutrition in promoting wellness and regaining wellness will be emphasized. Nutritional care of clients with abnormal reactions due to a single or multiple problems will be covered. Furthermore, common nutritional problems in Arab World as well as nutritional education to individuals, families, and communities will be emphasized.
3
Introduces the basic concepts of the body's reaction to drugs including absorption, metabolism and excretion of the drugs. Knowledge provided will ensure the safe practice of nurses and provide a foundation for teaching the relevant pharmacology to clients. The course provides also methods of action, uses and side effects of each medication.
1
A practical compulsory course based on a weekly lecture. This course aims to push students to deal with patients and the hospital environment in various departments and facilities. In addition, students receive a brief overview of first aid principles
1
This is a one credit hour offered to second year students. It deals with fundamental ethical principles underlying medical practice. Ethical aspects of decision – making are discussed with special emphasis on moral, cultural and religious issues in addition to confidentiality and respectability in patient management.
7241202 Clinical Psychology 3
1
    • 7246121 or
    • 7243121
The laboratory and clinical settings will afford practical experience in application of the principles and skills taught in the theory portion of this class. Students will be expected to demonstrate beginning competency in application of the nursing
3
    • 7101103
This course provides the students with the knowledge and skill necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment utilizing the skills of history taking, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Normal assessment findings, frequently seen variations from normal and cultural differences are discussed.
1
    • 7243211
The laboratory and clinical settings will afford practical experience in application of the principles and skills taught in the theory portion of this class. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency in application of the health assessment
2
    • 7102102
This course will cover a detailed knowledge about, Anatomy and Physiology essentials related to anesthesia and respiratory therapy ,- Concentrating on, Respiratory system, cardiovascular system, the nervous system and the renal system and the interrelation between those systems
7243324 Life Support and Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3
    • 7243226
3
Designed to introduce the health sciences students to structure and properties of matter Atomic structure and the periodic table Chemical bonding Chemical calculations Chemical reactions Chemical equilibrium Gases and intermolecular forces Water, solutions, colloids and electrolytes Acids and bases Organic molecules
2
This course introduces classic nursing principles that underpin future clinical practice. Principles include such things as comfort measures, assistance with daily living activities, environmental concerns, positioning and transporting, asepsis and sterile technique, medication administration, intrusive therapies and use of the nursing process with particular emphasis on the intervention component. The majority of the theoretical information is provided through an online environment. Concepts related to nursing fundamentals and nursing care is integrated throughout the course.
2
This course provides the Respiratory therapy student with basic information regarding application of the principles and knowledge of the medical sciences in the field of physics. And an understanding of the principles of physics and Describe the principles that govern monitoring devices.
2
The Respiratory Care Science I provide the fundamental of respiratory care profession principles that are necessary to understand the succeeding sciences subjects and dealing with basic respiratory equipment used in the general wards with stable patients. The student will understand the role of Respiratory Therapist in the hospital as well as different therapeutic procedures/techniques able to do, Oxygen and Aerosol Therapies as main gas for breathing, their uses, complications and indications with different Oxygen equipment with appropriate Oxygen percentage delivered. The physiology of breathing, gas laws and exchange of gas in respiratory system, students will have insights on communication, patient safety and physiology of breathing.
2
    • 7109301
This course covers the drugs used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on the uses, actions, indications, administration, and hazards of pharmacological agents.
2
This course designed to integrate the theory and application of basic respiratory care procedures and equipment. It will also enable the student to administer safely and competently therapy to patients requiring respiratory care in a professional manner.
1
this course is designed to let the student practice what he had learned in the theoritical part
2
This course is a study of human diseases and disorders, including symptoms of illness and methods of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The student is taught the care of adult persons with common medical-surgical disorders. Emphasis is placed on meeting needs of individual patients, as determined by the nursing process.
1
this course is designed to let the student practice what he had learned in the theoritical part
3
This course is designed to give the students a detailed view over topics that cover various aspects of respiratory care science such as; respiratory care basic therapeutics, respiratory care applied anatomy and physiology, and finally it will also drew the focus on the assessment of respiratory disorders through the analysis and motoring of gas exchange.
2
The respiratory care practicum I is the first introductory of the student to patient and hospital setting. During this course the student will development skills of basic patient assessment, communication skills and infection control procedures required for safe and effective patient care. Emphasis is on the development of work habits, patient-care techniques and effective performance of basic respiratory care procedures.
2
This course consists of a study of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of several selected diseases that affect the cardiopulmonary system
2
Mechanical ventilation is the continuation of Respiratory Care Science III, providing advance knowledge and skills of mechanical ventilation, introducing new ventilators and modes of mechanical ventilation to function as professional respiratory therapist
3
Clinical Monitoring. The administration respiratory and anesthetic medications requires an understanding of the theories, techniques, and equipment used to monitor the patient during the administration of medications This course will cover mainly five concepts which will include the monitoring of Ventilation, Oxygenation, Anesthetic Gases, Temperature and Circulation.
3
focus on core knowledge and skills needed for basic principles of Mechanical ventilation as application, initiation and weaning patients from mechanical ventilation as well as principles of management of the mechanically ventilated patients.
2
This course is a continuation of clinical practice I and allows the student to further integrate classroom and laboratory knowledge into the practice of respiratory care. Areas of emphasis include: bedside patient assessment techniques, airway management, lung expansion techniques, chest physiotherapy, and protocol implementation, development of patient care plans, oxygen, humidity and aerosol administration.
2
Bring up what has been known (practiced) about decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of critical care equipment. It also discusses how this evidence-based information on infection prevention and control impacts care of patient in routine clinical practice
3
This course introduces the Anaesthesia as Specialty explaining the Overall role of the anaesthetist and Principles of safe practice also this course introduces the Preoperative Management introducing an overview of pre-operative preparation and assessment, Pre-operative assessment relevant to anaesthesia, High risk groups and reasons why, General pre-operative measures and patient communication, Airway Care and Airway management.
3
The Neonatal amp; Pediatric Respirator Care subject equipped the respiratory therapy practionar with neonatal and pediatric special features, pathologies, mechanical ventilation that are necessary to function in the Neonatal and Pediatric intensive care units
3
this course focuses on core knowledge and skills needed for basic principles of Mechanical ventilation as application, initiation and weaning patients from mechanical ventilation as well as principles of management of the mechanically ventilated patients.
2
This is the third course in the Respiratory Care Practicum series, and is designed to allow the student to function in the role of primary care giver. Emphasis is placed upon proficiency of basic respiratory care procedures, administration of aerosol drugs, and care of the patient receiving mechanical ventilation
3
    • 7246229
This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving basic life support (BLS) skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, also will explain the advanced Life support witch highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
2
A study of pulmonary diagnostic techniques with an emphasis on pulmonary function testing and interpretation
3
Graduation project leading to BSc. Degree, arranged between a student and the faculty member. The aim of the project must be the application of new scientific methods for solving different problems. Design, develop and present a project based on the knowledge acquired during undergraduate studies.
2
A fundamental overview of a variety of sleep and breathing disorders that affect sleep. Topics include the identification of normal sleep and sleep disorders, methods of diagnosing sleep disorders, and treatment options. Practice in comparing and evaluating the indications and contraindications for sleep studies and evaluating sleep study results in relation to types of respiratory sleep disorders.
2
A study of pulmonary rehabilitation with an emphasis on basic concept of PR, therapeutic intervention in PR, and special consideration in PR.
3
This course provides opportunities for the student to further refine clinical skills. Course emphasis is placed upon critical care, neonatal mechanical ventilation, PFT, Sleep disorder lab, home care and discharge planning. Students rotate to specialized areas of respiratory care, increasing their proficiency and understanding in those areas. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and clinical skills necessary to successfully function in the role of advanced respiratory care practitioner. In addition, students continue their professional development and competency in the general and critical care settings.
3
This course concentrates on the basic and clinical science of the immune system and its relationship to other sciences and biological systems of mammals. The first part will concentrate on function-structure relationship of the immune system and its components such as the lymphoid tissue and cells, as well as the development and function of the immune system. The second part concentrates on the clinical science of the immune system and its role in the prevention, causation and diagnosis of human diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disease and other topics.
2
This course aims to identify hazards present in operating rooms and to list actions that can be taken to minimize these hazards.
2
This course offers an introduction to Theories and principles of leadership and management in health care, which provide the foundation for management of self, health care providers, multiple clients and the profession in the delivery of health care. Career paths, job seeking skills and professional responsibilities are explored. Management roles within various health care settings are reviewed within the context of selected theories. Concentration is on managerial processes performed within the health care system. Some management functions include Joint Commission (JC) standards, staff scheduling, departmental budgeting, quality assurance, evaluation of personnel, purchasing and grievance procedures.
3
A theoretical compulsory course of three lectures per week aims to provide students with basic knowledge in statistics needed in the field of pharmaceuticals. These skills include reading, analysis, interpretation, and application of research findings. It includes descriptive statistics, sampling methods, statistical inference, analysis of clinical and drug trials including bioequivalence, validation of results, examination of the dissolution of drug forms, standardization of weight and components of drug forms, etc. This course also deals with issues related to some statistical tests to compare the results of two or more groups, such as the T-test, Wilcoxon test, ANOVA and Tukey test. The focus is also on the methods used in the study of epidemiology and discussing the design of the experiment during Development of pharmaceuticals

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 8 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
2
This course provides students with comprehensive view of the science of genetics. It covers the history and development of genetics, structure and function of genes, chromosomes and their anomalies, patterns of single gene inheritance, types and mechanisms of mutations and tools of human molecular genetics.
2
This is a 2 credit course without clerkship, it can be registered at any level of the clinical years when available. It is designed to introduce students to the mutual effects of economics and health, how both of them can influence the other and what are responsibilities of the state and health sector towards these issues.
2
This course aims to teach the students about different types of alternative medicine also in this course teaching and focusing on herbal medicine was adopted. Practical teaching in this course was made by Video show about these types of alternative medicine.
7243123 Emergency and Disaster Management 2
7243413 Analysis of Data Using a Software Package 2
7243415 Skills of Success and Self Development 2
7243416 Medical Writing 2
2
The course enables students to identify the health needs of well women through the span of their life cycle. The course promotes them to develop skills to assess the physical, social, physiological and cultural needs of the Palestinian well women. Cultural, social and psychological influences on an adolescent health as early marriage education. Highlighting on her promotion and development towards a positive change within society. The course will focus upon the health needs of the Palestinian well woman where the students being professionals act as change advocates to promote health of women in their own community. The course focuses on the nutritional needs of women through their life span, reflect on social, cultural, gender, and political issues affecting the health of women in Palestine and highlight the health needs of the adolescents, premenopausal, menopause, also during the span of old age and disability. The course describes the women’s mental health (postpartum emotional changes, depression and psychosomatic disorder.

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