BS Respiratory Therapy (BS RT)
“Breathing Life into Healthcare”
The BS Respiratory Therapy program at Bakhtawar Amin College of Allied Health Sciences (BACHS), Multan, is designed to prepare skilled healthcare professionals who specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The program combines strong theoretical foundations with extensive clinical exposure to ensure students develop expertise in respiratory care practices, pulmonary rehabilitation, and emergency management.
Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, the curriculum emphasizes both medical and technological competencies — empowering students to deliver high-quality care in critical, emergency, and long-term settings.
Course details
Credit Hours
200
Duration
4 Years
System
Annual System
Attendance
Full-time
PROGRAM ROAD MAP – Respiratory Therapy
- Basic Anatomy
- Basic Physiology
- Basic Biochemistry
- General Pathology
- Behavioral Sciences
- Islamiyat
- Pakistan Studies
- Computer Education
- Hands-On Training in Respiratory Therapy Techniques
- Cardio-Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology
- Cardio-Respiratory Microbiology and Pharmacology
- Respiratory Care Techniques
- Hands-On Training in Respiratory Therapy Techniques
- Cardio-Respiratory Diseases
- General Respiratory Care
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Hands-On Training in Respiratory Therapy Techniques
- Special Respiratory Care
- Medical Statistics & Research Methods
- Practical Component
- Advanced Training in Pulmonology
- Rotation in Departments of Medicine & Surgery
- Research Report on Selected Respiratory Topics
Eligibility Criteria:
Intermediate or equivalent qualification (F.Sc. Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 60% marks. Candidates must also meet the requirements of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) for admission in MBBS, including appearance in the relevant admission test (MDCAT or as prescribed).
Why Choose Bakhtawar Amin College of Allied Health Sciences?
- UHS-affiliated program meeting international respiratory care standards.
- Hands-on clinical training in Bakhtawar Amin Teaching Hospital under the supervision of pulmonologists and critical care specialists.
- Exposure to intensive care units (ICUs), emergency departments, and pulmonary wards.
- Expert faculty with extensive experience in pulmonology, critical care, and respiratory therapy.
- Advanced instruction in ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, and oxygen therapy.
- Research opportunities and practical projects in respiratory medicine.
- Merit-based scholarships and financial assistance available.
Distinctive Features
- Hands-On Clinical Practice: Training across hospital ICUs, emergency wards, and respiratory labs.
- Technological Expertise: In-depth learning in modern respiratory devices and ventilator systems.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Strong integration of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology.
- Professional Readiness: Students gain confidence in patient monitoring, airway management, and rehabilitation care.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Exposure to medical, surgical, and emergency healthcare teams.
Career Scope
Respiratory Therapists in hospitals and intensive care units.
Pulmonary Function Technologists performing diagnostic testing.
Critical Care Specialists assisting in ventilator and airway management.
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At BACHS Multan, the BS Respiratory Therapy program fosters expertise in managing life-saving respiratory care procedures. Students graduate as competent, compassionate professionals capable of making a significant impact in critical healthcare environments.