Respiratory Care

The University of Kansas Respiratory Care program offers a degree-completion program for the respiratory therapist who wants to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. This program is perfect for students unable to be physcially present on campus or those with schedule constraints which make traditional college class schedules impossible. KU's respiratory care courses are Web-based in this program and never require students to leave their home or office and offer added flexibility: if you're traveling or not feeling well, the courses are always available, anytime from any computer on the Internet.

Students in this program usually enter as college seniors and all are considered Kansas residents for the purpose of tuition. Because the course load is flexible, costs for each student in the program vary. Estimated costs of attendance include the following:

• $218.90 per credit hour – undergraduate tuition rate (2009-2010)
• $50 per credit hour – e-learning fee for online courses taken
• Off-campus students are not required to pay campus student fees,
  except for the student records maintenance fee.

Cost information is provided on this page only as a general guide to assist prospetive students. Tuition and fees are established by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas and may change at any time without notice.

Eligibility and Requirements for B.S. Degree-Completion Program

1. RRT Credential
   Applicants must possess professional certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
   
   
2. RT Degree
   An associate degree (or equivalen)t from a CoARC (JRCRT) approved respiratory therapist program is required and course work must include all the prerequisite courses of the on-campus B.S. program.
   
   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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. Technical Standards
   Please make sure you review the computer requirements since the course work requires a reliable computer. Home broadband Internet access is recommended.
   

How to Apply

Students are welcome to apply to the program at any time, but in order to allow for sufficient time to process your application, it is recommended that you apply by June 30 (for fall semester) or November 30 (for spring semester). However, please keep in mind that students will have the best opportunity for financial aid if they complete their FAFSA prior to the Feb. 14 priority deadline. In order to provide financial aid information, KU cannot process a students FAFSA unless they have applied to the school (including receipt of application fee). Thus, students have the most financial aid options if their application is submitted by early February.

STEP 1: Documents not provided directly by the applicant.
Contact the following agencies to request information be sent directly to the KU Department of Respiratory Care Education. Applications are not reviewed until all of the following information is received; therefore, these items must arrive to the program director by the deadline.

1. Arrange to have one official copy of your transcript from each college and university that you have attended sent directly to the department.
   International students please note: Any transcript not from an accredited U.S. college or university must also be evaluated by the KUMC Office of International Programs before acceptance to the program.
   
   
2. Contact three (3) different individuals who can provide a professional recommendation on your behalf. It is preferred that college instructors provide these recommendations, but past supervisors during employment or volunteer positions are also acceptable. The recommendations may not be obtained from family members, friends, etc.
   
   Print three recommendation forms from the application packet. The completed, signed forms must be returned directly to the program director from the person making the recommendation.

STEP 2: Documents provided by the applicant by mail.
Please complete provide all information and required documentation specified in the application packet below and mail in one envelope to the KU Department of Respiratory Care Education. Applicants should keep a copy of all documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open and print the documents. Download it free from Adobe's Web site.

• Application Packet: B.S. in Respiratory Care Degree-completion Program

KUMC is an affirmative action, equal 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 information about the EEO/AA 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.

KU Medical Center Equal Opportunity Statement

University of Kansas Equal Opportunity Office (main campus - Lawrence)

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.