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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Our recent graduates have found employment across the country including at Mission Trails Baptist, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, North Central Baptist Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Dallas Children's Hospital. Our students participate in internships that often lead to employment offers before graduation. Respiratory care is one of the fastest-growing…
Master of Science in Respiratory Care
Our recent graduates have found employment across the country including at Mission Trails Baptist, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, North Central Baptist Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Dallas Children's Hospital. Our students participate in internships that often lead to employment offers before graduation. Respiratory care is one of the fastest-growing…, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,, the median salary for respiratory therapists is more than $77,000 per year. Learn why Texas needs more RTs Interested in learning more about the respiratory care profession? Explore the following links: American Association for Respiratory Care
MSIS Grading Policy, , Final course grades are determined using the following Grade Scale:, 100-90, A, 89-80, B, 79-75, C, 74-70, D, Below 70, F, **A grade of C or higher is required for all courses. Students receiving a grade of D or F may be dismissed from the program.
It is the policy of the M.S. in Imaging Sciences program to work with students to find fair and equitable solutions to problems apart from those invoking the grievance procedures. Step 1: The student should first take their problem or question to their course professor(s). Usually, the professor will have direct knowledge about the subject and is best qualified to resolve the situation. Step 2:…
Clinical obligations: relevant requirements for completion of a clinical course including, but not limited to, background checks, drug screening, travel to geographically dispersed clinical settings, evening and/or weekend clinical assignments, and documentation of professional liability. Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement, Note: , A criminal background check, drug screen, and medical review/screening are required for all clinical sites. All fees associated with the criminal background check, drug screening, and medical screening are the student’s responsibility., This policy is an addition to and not a substitution for other JCC student policies., To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for health care providers, and in the interest of your safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met to enter the clinical area. These policies may be expanded due to additional requirements that may originate from…, Medical Review/Screening, The specific health screening requirements are: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR): Documentation of two doses of MMR, , or, Positive, IgG MMR Titers (copy of titer lab report required). History of the disease is not acceptable. Varicella (Chicken Pox): Documentation of two doses of Varicella, , or , Positive, IgG Varicella Titer (copy of titer lab report required). History of the disease is not acceptable. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: 1 dose of Tdap (includes pertussis), then Td , and/or, Tdap booster every 10 years. Hepatitis B (HBV) Series: Documentation of complete series of Hep B doses, , or, Positive, Quantitative Hep B Surface Antibody Titer (copy of titer lab report required), , or, Hep B Declination form. Tuberculosis Screening: (one of the following is required) 2-Step Tuberculosis Skin Testing , or, 2 annual negative skin tests Skin Tests must include a millimeter reading even if “0”, Or,, ONE (1) negative IGRA/TB Gold/T-Spot blood test report within the past 12 months; , Or, , if a positive TST history then (1) a document showing a positive skin test, (2) a negative chest x-ray report, and (3) a TB Screening form. TB Risk Assessment & Attestation Form: Annual TB skin Test or Completion of Annual TB Risk Assessment Form Influenza (flu shot): Submit documentation of a flu shot administered during the current flu season (The school will provide a date). The renewal…, Background Check, To participate in clinical placement all students must use the approved online compliance system to complete criminal background checks. The background check is not a requirement for acceptance to the program and should not be completed until the student receives acceptance to the program or completes the registration process. At that time, the student will receive the program code or placing…, Drug Screen, To participate in clinical placement all students must use the approved online compliance system to complete the drug screen. The drug screen is not a requirement for acceptance to the program and should not be completed until the student accepts the program or completes the registration process. The clinical agency reviews the drug screen and the clinical agency provides clearance for the…, Other Health Science Program Requirements, CPR (Infant, Child, and Adult) American Heart Association BLS Provider course The renewal date will be set based on your card's expiration date. Proof of Health Insurance Copy of health insurance care- must have student’s name on the care or proof as dependent. Program Orientation Handbook Verification Form MRI screening form Other documents required by your program of study. Students MUST…
Our program includes 34 weeks of full-time clinical affiliations. Our director of clinical education organizes student rotations so that not all students are doing the three rotations in the same sequence. For example, some students are doing acute care as their first rotation, while others are doing outpatient orthopedics and others are in the rehabilitation setting. We take into account…
Doctor of Physical Therapy
We offer an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree consisting of 100 semester credit hours of professional-level courses taken over three years (9 semesters). The Doctor of Physical Therapy cohort begins in the summer semester of year one and ends in the spring semester of year three. Our program includes 34 weeks of full-time clinical affiliations. Our students' first year includes…, Doctor of Physical Therapy Handbook, Click here to view the DPT Handbook., For more information about the program or curriculum, Contact the Department of Physical Therapy or see the UT Health San Antonio course catalog. 210-567-8750 For more information regarding Admissions, contact the Office of Admissions and Special Programs at, shpwelcome@uthscsa.edu
Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
Fall Spring Summer $300.6 per credit hour* $300.6 per credit hour* $300.6 per credit hour* $2,390 (5 semester credit hours) $2,390 (5 semester credit hours) $902 (3 semester credit hours) *Charges shown are for Texas residents and are based on the number of credit hours taken each semester plus any fees; taking less than 3 courses will reduce the cost per semester. Other fees may apply., Note: Only Direct Costs are required by the students
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
Fall Spring $244 per credit hour* $244 per credit hour* $1,949 (8 semester credit hours) $1,949 (8 semester credit hours) *Charges shown are for Texas residents and are based on the number of credit hours taken each semester plus any fees; taking less than 3 courses will reduce the cost per semester. Note: Only Direct Costs are required by the students.