Course Duration
Typically 1 to 2 years, depending on institution and whether there is a structured clinical component. Some institutes offer 2-year diplomas, some 1-year diplomas with shorter practical exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board. Science stream preferred. Minimum aggregate marks vary by institution (often around 40-50%)
Course Objectives
- To train students in respiratory care procedures and techniques
- To operate ventilators, oxygen therapy systems, and respiratory machines
- To assist doctors in ICUs, emergency rooms, and pulmonary units
- To understand respiratory diseases, airway management, and patient monitoring
- To provide emergency care support during asthma attacks, trauma, or cardiac arrest
- To maintain equipment safety, infection control, and clinical documentation
Subjects Covered
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Respiratory System
- Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases
- Airway Management
- Ventilator Management
- Oxygen Therapy & Nebulization
- Emergency Respiratory Care
- Intensive Care Unit Procedures
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Patient Monitoring Techniques
- Communication & Ethics in Patient Care
Career Opportunities
Respiratory Therapy Technician
ICU Respiratory Assistant
Emergency Care Technician
Pulmonology Assistant
Ventilator Technician
Technician in Multi-Specialty Hospitals
Home Care Respiratory Technician
Sleep Study (Polysomnography) Assistant
Opportunities in Government & Private Hospitals
Job Roles Includes
Operating and monitoring ventilators
Managing oxygen therapy and nebulization
Assisting doctors in ICU, ER, and pulmonary care
Performing airway management procedures
Monitoring patient vitals and respiratory functions
Providing emergency respiratory support
Maintaining respiratory care equipment
Preparing treatment reports and documentation
Why Choose Diploma in Dialysis Technology
Future Scope
Can pursue B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy for higher studies
Can advance to Senior Respiratory Therapist with experience
Opportunities in critical care hospitals, trauma centers & pulmonology institutes
Scope in home ventilator care and sleep labs
Increasing demand in government health programs and emergency medical services
