Respiratory Therapy Program 

Vision 

A leading program that contributes to the development and advancement of the respiratory therapy profession through qualified Saudi faculty with international expertise.

Mission

To offer an academic program in respiratory therapy with high quality graduates who meet the expectations of the communities of interest served by the program, to establish and maintain an outstanding national and international reputation and to conduct distinguish research in respiratory therapy

Program Goals

Encouraging faculty development of teaching methods through participation in professional continuing education in respiratory therapy field.

Maintaining accreditation by meeting new and updated essentials set by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in respiratory care and clinical practice.

 Encouraging both the respiratory department faculty and students to participate in community service projects and professional organizations.

Utilizing the KSU research center to promote and conduct research in respiratory field.

Providing the community with responsible respiratory therapists who interact appropriately with the changing health care system.

Exhibit exemplary professionalism parallel to ethical standards of the medical profession and in accordance with the teachings and Islamic values.

Recruiting and maintaining gender diversity in the faculty and students to meet society and health.