Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Objectives/Program Outcomes

Goals of the Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care Program

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) program is designed to offer the student an environment that fosters learning through planned experiences so that the student develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes for the respiratory care profession. The goals of the BSRC program include preparing graduates with demonstrated competence as an registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and to achieve skills in one of the following areas: leadership, advanced clinical practice or research.  

Program Goal for Students

1. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) program will prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapist (RRT). 

2. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) program will prepare leaders for the field of respiratory care by including curricular content that includes objectives related to the acquisition of skills in one or more of the following: management, education, research or advanced clinical practice. 

General Respiratory Care Program Policies and Regulations

Computer Requirement

Students are required to purchase a laptop computer from the University of Texas Health Science Center computer store Computer Store upon matriculation.  The cost of the purchase is included in determination of students' financial aid package.

Program Costs

In addition to required tuition and fees, there are costs for textbooks, scrubs, and equipment. Clinical rotations in the curriculum may require that students relocate outside of San Antonio for the duration of the rotations. The expenses associated with these clinical rotations will vary according to individual arrangements for the cost of travel, temporary housing, etc. Students are encouraged to budget for major expenditures that could be associated with these assignments.  Detailed information about program costs can be found on the Division of Respiratory Care website.

Background Checks and Drug Screening

Background checks are required prior to matriculation.  Any events that occur after the initial background check that might affect the student’s status in the program must be reported to the department immediately. Students are required to comply with additional requests for background checks at any time during their course of study. 

Students are responsible for the cost of any/all required background checks.

Some medical facilities require students that rotate in their facility to undergo drug screening prior to being awarded temporary privileges.  It is the student’s responsibility to comply with this screening.  It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for the screening in a timely fashion so as not to impact their rotation duties. 

The student is responsible for any applicable fees associated with drug screening. 

Working and Employment While Enrolled as a Respiratory Care Student

Students are encouraged to devote the maximum time possible to their studies while enrolled in the Respiratory Care Program. The curriculum is intense, demanding, time consuming, and requires long hours of class and study time. Any activity that takes time away from a student’s efforts within the program is discouraged.