Most students planning to attend KU's Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program enter as a college junior after completing the first 2 years of prerequisites on the
KU Lawrence campus or at another accredited college or university.
In order to complete your prerequisites and recommended electives, interested students should contact a
student advisor for assistance in course selection.
To be considered for admission into this program, the following are required:
- Prerequisite Courses
Prior to entering the program students must complete two (2) years of undergraduate college course work including a total of 64 semester credit hours. Please see the complete list of prerequisite courses for details.
Transfer students
Note: To be transferable, prerequisite course work must be from an educational institution that is regionally accredited. This is not the same as national accreditation. More information.
- Grade Point Average
An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for college course work is required to be eligible to apply. In addition, student transcripts must document an individual course grade of no less than "C" on each prerequisite course in math, chemistry, physics and biological sciences.
- Observation Experience
Students will "shadow" a respiratory therapist in a professional health care environment to get an idea of what the profession is like.
Ask for permission and then make arrangements to spend at least two hours with this professional during clinical duties. This requirement may be fulfilled after applying to the program, but must the form must be received before a decision will be made to accept the student. Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a great option for students in Lawrence.
- International Students
You are considered an international student if you require a visa, or currently reside in the U.S. with non-immigrant status, or are currently residing in the U.S. and are applying for permanent residency. International students must meet additional requirements for admission.
If English is a second language, applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and arrange for scores to be sent directly to KU. A satisfactory score on the TOEFL must be obtained within the previous two (2) years. Please review the English Language Requirements for more information.
- Technical Standards
All individuals admitted to the program will be asked to verify that they can meet the technical standards with or without accommodation(s). Applicants who disclose a disability are considered for admission if they are otherwise qualified.
- Background Checks
Acceptance into the program is conditional, pending the results of the criminal/healthcare-related background check(s). Regulations require all persons involved in patient care activities must have criminal background checks and other health care-related checks. The School of Allied Health will also run an Employment Disqualified List (EDL) check for enrolled students.
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opportunity institution and
welcomes applications from
all qualified
persons regardless of sex,
race, color, religion, sexual
orientation,
disability, national origin,
marital status, veteran status,
ancestry or age. For additional
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policies and procedures,
see the EEO/AA section of
the KUMC
Faculty
Handbook. or the KUMC Equal
Opportunity Office
website.
Direct requests for disability
accommodation to
Carol
Wagner, EO/Disability Specialist: 913-588-1206
(Voice) or 913-588-7963 (TDD). Persons with
speech
or
hearing impairments
who wish to contact the university
may access the Kansas State Relay at 800-766-3777.
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Accreditation Statement
The KU Respiratory Care program is accredited by the
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, Texas, 76021; (817) 283-2835.
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