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KU's Bachelors of Science Degree in Respiratory Care advances the profession by training students to become leaders the clinic, teaching and research.

Professionals trained in the Department of Respiratory Care Education at the University of Kansas Medical Center treat patients with respiratory and other cardiopulmonary disorders. These patients range from premature infants with underdeveloped lungs to the elderly suffering from disease. KU offers two bachelor's degree programs to train respiratory therapists. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care requires students to complete two years of prerequisite course work before completing their final two years of education at the medical center. For working professionals with the RRT credential and an associate's degree, KU offers an online program that allows students to complete their degrees. This program is open only to students with experience as a respiratory therapist and the RRT credential.

12/02/2025

Congratulations to the University of Kansas Respiratory Care online Degree Advancement program for receiving the American Association for Respiratory Care’s Apex Designation. This award is given to programs that are committed to excellence in professional development and the education of respiratory therapists.

11/14/2025

Congratulations to KUMC Degree Advancement Student, MacKenzie MacMahon, RRT, RRT-NPS on passing the Neonatal Pediatric Specialty Examination! We are so proud of you!

08/16/2025

A big welcome to the class of 2027! Students attended a two-day orientation where they heard from key personnel, explored campus, met their mentors, and completed AHA BLS training.

08/15/2025

Congratulations to Jasmyn Bell, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

07/21/2025

Congratulations to Nicholas Eulberg, BS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, AE-C (pictured left) on achieving the Asthma Educator Specialist credential! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

07/18/2025

Congratulations to Belanna Bryant, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

07/03/2025

Congratulations to Luisa Morales, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

07/02/2025

Congratulations to Alicia Housley, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

07/01/2025

Congratulations to Meghan Kintner, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

06/27/2025

Congratulations to Hunter Bishop, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

05/12/2025

📣 Calling all RTs! 🩺

Help us shape the future of respiratory care 💨

We’re designing a Master’s and Doctoral-level APRT program, and we want YOUR voice in the process!

✅ Are you an RT/Manager/Student?
✅ Want to expand your clinical role?
✅ Dream of becoming an advanced practice provider?

Take our quick 5-minute survey and be part of the movement 👇
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/MsyJJQZiRP

Let’s elevate the RT profession—together.

03/02/2025

Thank you to all of our students who volunteered this morning at the ALA Fight for Air Climb! Participants climb 902 stairs in the tallest building in KCMO, One Kansas City Place. The Fight for Air Climb brings awareness to chronic lung disease and raises funds for research, education, and advocacy. We’re proud to help support such a great cause!

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Kansas City, KS
66160

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http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-health-professions/respiratory-care-education.html

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