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The University of Kansas offers an innovative program for those living outside the United States and working as respiratory therapists or other health professionals, delivering respiratory therapy care (e.g. nurses, physiotherapists, medical assistants). This option may also appeal to those who earned their initial degree in another country and wish to earn a bachelor's degree from the U.S.

This program is entirely online, with a blend of asynchronous and synchronous online learning and engagement. All classes are web-based and available anytime from anywhere in the world where an Internet connection is available.

30
Total credit hours to degree.
All courses online.
Elevate your career!

Students admitted to this program will work with an advisor to select a clinical specialty area such as neonatal critical care, asthma education specialist, leadership or management.

The purpose of this program is to advance students' knowledge and understanding of content to assist them in advancing in their profession to roles such as leadership, management, professional communication, research, interprofessional simulation creation and implementation, to name a few. 


Important Note

This program is NOT accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. It does not allow graduates to take exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care in the United States.

Advising and Questions

For questions about this program and whether it's right for you, contact Cheryl Skinner, M.Sc., RRT, at respiratory@kumc.edu. Cheryl is the coordinator for KU's online respiratory therapy programs.  

KU School of Health Professions

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Mailstop 1013
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-4630 • 711 TTY