Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science

Students enrolled in a community college associate degree respiratory program can simultaneously take up to three classes in KU's respiratory care program.

Respiratory Care Degree Advancement

Registered respiratory therapists can complete a bachelor's degree online at KU. We also offer a special pathway for military service members.

International Degree-Advancement Program

A unique online program for health care workers outside the U.S. or who received their training outside the U.S.

Diagnostic Science Bachelor's Degree + Degree Advancement

Earn a bachelor's degree in diagnostic science — online — from the University of Kansas.

Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration or Certificate

A concentration within the dx science degree or 21-month certificate program with specialty areas in adult echocardiography or adult and pediatric echocardiography.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Concentration or Certificate

Offered a concentration within the dx science degree or as a 21-month certificate program, you'll learn the skills to become an advanced sonographer and vascular technologist.

Nuclear Medicine Technology Concentration

5-semester program will teach you how to administer radiopharmaceuticals and use highly technical imaging technology in a clinical setting.

Collaboration and Learning

Apply your skills and gain critical clinical experience through patient-centric, community-based work opportunities on our campus, throughout rural Kansas and beyond.

Further your learning while working with partners and patients in locations near and far.

Outreach

The goal of the BREATHE Lab is to help improve lives of people with chronic pulmonary diseases in Kansas and around the globe.

BREATHE Lab

Advance your education in a world-class clinical environment, learning from expert physicians and specialists.

Patient Care

Clinical Training

21%

Respiratory therapist employment projected to grow 21% (2018 to 2028)

14%

Sonographer/cardiovascular tech employment projected to grow 14% (2018 to 2028)

Nuclear medicine employment projected to grow 7% (2018 to 2028)