Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Respiratory Therapy] From Texas Southern University

Graduates have the skills to perform diagnostic activities such as obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiological data, and performing sleep disorder studies. They also have the skills for administering therapy involving such techniques as the application and monitoring of medical gases, environmental control systems, artificial airway care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. These graduates have the further capability of conducting patient/family education activities that promote knowledge of disease processes, medical therapy and self - help, as well as public education activities that focus on the promotion of cardiopulmonary health.?

To 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 care practitioners.