Allied Health Technologies

Description

During the first three years students complete six semesters and minimum of 90-102 credits of undergraduate courses, to include 36-44 credits of general education and math courses and 25-27 credits in science courses. The Respiratory Care specialty track is taken in the fourth year at the Rutgers Health Sciences Campus at Newark. This professional component, 12 months in duration, builds upon the student's knowledge in basic sciences to provide specific education in respiratory care and to develop sensitivity toward health care related issues.

Classroom instruction, integrated with clinical practice at affiliate hospital sites prepares students for a career in in the field of respiratory care upon graduation. Graduates receive a Joint BS Degree from the Newark College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Health Related Professions. Graduates from the joint BSAHT are also eligible for both the entry-level licensure (CRT) and Advanced Practitioner (RRT) examinations offered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

• Core Concepts in Respiratory Care
• Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
• Applied Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I
• Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
• Clinical Practice I

• Principles of Ventilatory Support
• Applied Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II
• Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care
• Cardiopulmonary Evaluation
• Special Procedures
• Clinical Practice II

• Patient Management in Critical Care
• Long-Term, Home & Rehabilitative Care
• Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
• Respiratory Care Practicum
• Clinical Practice III

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

• hold a high school diploma or GED certificate and meet all admission requirements of the collaborating institution
• complete at least 90-100 credits of general education and science course work while maintaining a "C" grade or better in all program pre-requisites
• GPA of at least a 2.75
• completions of the following mandatory pre-requisites by the Spring semester before starting the Program: College Algebra, Psychology, English 101 & 102, Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with a lab), Microbiology (with a lab), College Chemistry (with a lab), General Physics (strongly recommended but not required)
• HOBET Entrance exam (to be taken at Rutgers-SHRP)
• Entrance interview

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.