DIPLOMA IN RESPIRATORY & SLEEP MEDICINE TECHNICIAN (2 YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN RESPIRATORY & SLEEP MEDICINE TECHNICIAN

FIRST YEAR

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology

Topics:

• Introduction to Human Body
• Anatomical Terminology
• Cells and Tissues
• Skeletal and Muscular System
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive System
• Structure and functions of Lungs
• Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract
• Mechanics of Breathing

2. Basic Medical Science & Medical Terminology

Topics:

• Common Medical Terms
• Medical Abbreviations
• Signs and Symptoms
• Basic Pathology
• Infection and Inflammation
• Basic Microbiology
• Infection Control
• Hospital Safety
• Biomedical Waste Management
• Patient Identification and Documentation

3. Introduction to Respiratory Medicine

Topics:

• Introduction to Respiratory Care
• Role of Respiratory Technician
• Normal Respiration
• Ventilation and Perfusion
• Gas Exchange
• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
• Respiratory Assessment
• Vital Signs
• Pulse Oximetry
• Basic Patient Monitoring

4. Respiratory Diseases & Disorders

Topics:

• Asthma
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis
• Bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Pulmonary Edema
• Respiratory Failure
• Pleural Diseases
• Interstitial Lung Diseases
• Occupational Lung Diseases
• Sleep-related Breathing Disorders

5. Basic Respiratory Care Procedures

Topics:

• Oxygen Therapy
• Oxygen Delivery Devices
• Nasal Cannula
• Oxygen Mask
• Non-Rebreathing Mask
• Nebulization
• Inhalation Therapy
• Airway Suctioning
• Airway Clearance Techniques
• Chest Physiotherapy
• Breathing Exercises

6. Respiratory Care Equipment

Topics:

• Oxygen Cylinders
• Oxygen Flowmeters
• Humidifiers
• Nebulizers
• Suction Apparatus
• Pulse Oximeter
• CPAP/BiPAP Devices
• Ventilators – Introduction
• Medical Gas Pipeline System
• Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance

SECOND YEAR

1. Advanced Respiratory Care

Topics:

• Advanced Respiratory Assessment
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• Chronic Respiratory Failure
• Oxygen Therapy – Advanced
• High Flow Oxygen Therapy
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• CPAP
• BiPAP
• Airway Management
• Tracheostomy Care
• Ventilator Patient Monitoring

2. Mechanical Ventilation

Topics:

• Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
• Types of Ventilators
• Ventilator Components
• Ventilator Modes
• Volume and Pressure Control
• Basic Ventilator Settings
• Ventilator Alarms
• Ventilator Monitoring
• Ventilator Weaning
• Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
• Basic Ventilator Troubleshooting

Mechanical ventilation and critical-care respiratory support are standard components of respiratory-technology training. (Telangana Government Portal)

3. Pulmonary Function Testing

Topics:

• Introduction to PFT
• Spirometry
• Lung Volumes
• Lung Capacities
• Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
• Flow-Volume Loops
• FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC
• Bronchodilator Response Testing
• Diffusing Capacity – DLCO
• Body Plethysmography
• Patient Preparation
• PFT Equipment Calibration
• Basic Interpretation of PFT Reports

4. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Topics:

• Introduction to ABG
• Arterial Blood Sampling
• pH
• PaO₂
• PaCO₂
• HCO₃⁻
• Oxygen Saturation
• Respiratory Acidosis
• Respiratory Alkalosis
• Metabolic Acidosis
• Metabolic Alkalosis
• Basic ABG Interpretation

ABG interpretation, pulse oximetry, capnography, spirometry and other pulmonary-function investigations are specifically included in established respiratory-therapy curricula. (Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty)

5. Sleep Medicine & Sleep Physiology

Topics:

• Introduction to Sleep Medicine
• Normal Sleep Physiology
• Sleep-Wake Cycle
• Sleep Architecture
• REM and NREM Sleep
• Sleep Disorders
• Insomnia
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Central Sleep Apnea
• Snoring and Sleep-related Breathing Disorders
• Hypoventilation Disorders
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

6. Sleep Study / Polysomnography

Topics:

• Introduction to Polysomnography (PSG)
• Patient Preparation
• Sleep Study Equipment
• Electrode Placement
• EEG
• EOG
• EMG
• ECG
• Airflow Monitoring
• Respiratory Effort Monitoring
• Pulse Oximetry
• Body Position Monitoring
• Snoring Monitoring
• Apnea and Hypopnea Identification
• AHI Calculation
• Sleep Study Report Preparation

Sleep studies/polysomnography are recognized components of respiratory and sleep-medicine technology programs. (Docthub)

7. CPAP & BiPAP Therapy

Topics:

• Principles of CPAP
• Principles of BiPAP
• CPAP Machine
• BiPAP Machine
• Mask Selection
• Mask Fitting
• Pressure Settings
• Humidification
• Patient Compliance
• Troubleshooting
• Monitoring During PAP Therapy

8. Critical Care & Emergency Respiratory Care

Topics:

• ICU Environment
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Acute Asthma
• Acute COPD Exacerbation
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• Basic Life Support
• CPR
• Emergency Airway Management
• Ventilator Support
• Shock – Basic Concepts
• Patient Monitoring
• Emergency Oxygen Therapy

9. Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care

Topics:

• Pediatric Respiratory System
• Common Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
• Neonatal Respiratory Problems
• Respiratory Distress
• Oxygen Therapy in Children
• Nebulization in Children
• Pediatric Airway Management
• Basic Pediatric Respiratory Monitoring