Mohamad Khatib, PhD, RRT, MDMohamad Khatib, PhD, RRT, MDProfessor & DirectorProfessor & Director

Department of Respiratory TherapyDepartment of Respiratory TherapyAmerican University of BeirutAmerican University of Beirut

Beirut - LebanonBeirut - Lebanon

Vision 2020 800 beds

University Medical Center since 1866

350 beds Educational /

Clinical / Research

Status of Respiratory Care at AUB-MC

1996: 6 staff (RNs and Techs)

2013: 36 staff (RNs, RTs, and Techs)

Training: OJT

Comprehensive range of RC services (Invasive MV, NIV, NO, Heliox, ABG lab, Codes, Transport, Research, education, etc)

Almost all academic and non-academic health care facilities have recognized the importance of such profession

The political instability and agendas have prevented to-date the creation of an organized RC programs and a national society

A file is being prepared and will be submitted for the establishment of the LSRC

Status of Respiratory Care in Lebanon

AARC International Fellowship

1. Portland, Oregon (November 2-9, 2013):a- Concorde College

b- Southwest Medical Center

c- Oregon Heath Science University

d- Burn Center & Randall’s Children Hospital

e- Vibra Hospital

f- Willamette Valley Medical Center

2. Ogden, Utah (November 10-15, 2013):a- Webster State University

b- Ogden Regional Medical Center

c- Intermountain Medical Center

d- Mckay Dee Hospital

e- St. Mark’s Hospital

AARC International Fellowship

1. The people

2. The use of IT in the practice

3. Educational Facilities and Simulation Centers

4. Clinical facilities layouts and structures

AARC International Fellowship

1. The diversity and specialization of RTs

2. The impact the profession is having on patients life inside and outside the hospital

3. The impact of the profession of RC on the healthcare system at large

4. Modernization of education