Clinical Affiliates
Learn about the clinical locations where you will gain valuable, hands-on experience.
Clinical experience is an integral part of the curriculum in the Department of Respiratory Care Education. Respiratory care students begin clinical rotations starting in their second semester of the program.
Clinical rotations give the student exposure to patient care and experience in performing respiratory care procedures. Students start by learning and practicing the fundamental procedures and then progress to more advanced clinical skills.
KU partners with several clinical affiliate sites to provide students with diverse clinical experiences.
Kansas City Area and Surrounding Communities
ALS Clinic/Landon Center on Aging
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Childrens' Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri
Hyperbaric Unit
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence, Kansas
Mid-America Cardiology
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Mosaic Medical Center
St. Joseph, Missouri
Pulmonary Function Lab
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Sleep Lab (Somnography)
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
St. Luke's Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri
St. Luke's East Hospital
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Advising and Questions
We're here to answer questions and provide assistance as you explore the field of respiratory care! It is very important to contact us for advising as early as possible in your college career.
High school students, counselors and those in their early years of college study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, with questions at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY).
If you're interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in respiratory care at KU, please contact Ashley Barry, MPH, RRT a clinical assistant professor and on-campus program student coordinator, to schedule an advising session.