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College of Health Professions
Department of Respiratory Care

Mission & Vision Statement

  • Mission Statement: The Respiratory Care Program is committed to the development of competent respiratory care professionals through academic and clinical learning of mastery competencies, the stimulation of professional growth through scientific curiosity, and the fostering of leadership skill development. The program is directed toward advancing critical-thinking skills in preparing graduates for cardiopulmonary, sleep, and leadership roles in various healthcare delivery systems. The curriculum is structured to encourage a lifelong habit of research advancement, continuing education, and professional skill growth.
  • Vision Statement: The vision of the Department of Respiratory Care is to produce quality graduates who meet the expectations of the communities of interest served by the program, to establish and maintain an excellent national reputation, and to be a leader in innovative educational endeavors in the profession. As a means to accomplish the vision, the Respiratory Care Departmental Goals include:
  • Advancing the curriculum as national higher education & professional standards evolve
  • Maintaining accreditation by meeting new essentials set by CoARC in respiratory care theory & clinical practice
  • Encouraging faculty to pursue professional development through participation in advanced specialty credentialing and professional continuing education
  • Encouraging faculty & students to participate in professional organizations and community service projects
  • Increasing external funding for the university, college and department through grant activity and entrepreneurship
  • Utilizing the Texas State Sleep Center to meet the educational and research needs of the students and faculty while meeting the diagnostic and treatment needs of the Texas State faculty, staff, and student body
  • Utilizing the Texas State Sleep Center to meet the sleep diagnostic and treatment needs of Round Rock and the surrounding region as it pertains to education and research
  • Preparing graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRT)
  • Encourage students to purse graduate education to advance competency in areas of education, research, management, and professional specialties