Curriculum
Finish your bachelor's degree in respiratory care online with KU's flexible respiratory therapy program options.
All core and elected courses in this program are completed over eight weeks and the capstone project is 16 weeks.
Core Courses
- RESP 450 Chronic Disease Management (3 credits)
- RESP 480 Simulation and Interprofessional Education (IPE) (3 credits)
- RESP 495 Management, Ethics and Law (3 credits)
- RESP 620 Community and Global Health (3 credits)
- RESP 650 Medical Writing & Research (3 credits)
Electives (select any 3 of the 6 courses below)
The core courses and capstone course are required for all students. Students select three courses from the two tracks for nine credit hours of electives. The capstone course must be taken during the last semester of the program after the completion of all prerequisites.
Specialty Credential Courses
- RESP 460 ACCS Specialty Credential Prep (3 credits)
- RESP 465 NPS Specialty Credential Prep (3 credits)
- RESP 470 AE-C Specialty Credential Prep (3 credits)
Management Track Courses
- RESP 630 Lean Management (3 credits)
- RESP 640 Professional Communication (3 credits)
- RESP 655 Leadership Management (3 credits)
Capstone
- RESP 655 Capstone Project (6 credits)
Fast Track Example
Semester 1 First Block |
Semester 1 Second Block |
Semester 2 First Block |
Semester 2 Second Block |
Semester 3 Summer-8 wks |
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Medical Research and Writing* |
Management, Ethics & Law in Respiratory Care AND Community & Global Health* |
Sim & Interprofessional Education (IPE)* AND Chronic Disease Management |
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) Prep OR Lean Management |
Asthma Educator Specialty (AE-C) Prep OR Professional Communication |
Semester 4 |
Semester 4 |
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Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Prep OR Leadership Management |
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Capstone Project-FULL SEMESTER COURSE |
*These courses are part of our respiratory care dual degree program for students enrolled in an associate degree respiratory program at a community college. Learn more
Extended Fast Track Option
Semester 1 First Block |
Semester 1 Second Block |
Semester 2 First Block |
Semester 2 Second Block |
Semester 3 Summer-8 wks |
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Medical Research and Writing* |
Management, Ethics & Law in Respiratory Care |
Sim & Interprofessional Education (IPE)* AND Chronic Disease Management |
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) Prep OR Lean Management |
Asthma Educator Specialty (AE-C) Prep OR Professional Communication |
Semester 4 First Block |
Semester 4 Second Block |
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Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Prep OR Leadership Management |
Community & Global Health* |
Capstone Project-FULL SEMESTER COURSE |
*These courses are part of our respiratory care dual degree program for students enrolled in an associate degree respiratory program at a community college. Learn more
Visit the Academic Catalog
These schedules are provided for reference only. For complete, current information about courses and requirements in our online respiratory care bachelor's degree advancement program, please visit the Academic Catalog.
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.
Vaccines and Clinical Site Requirements
The University of Kansas Medical Center requires various immunizations for its students. For a detailed list please visit the student health forms webpage or speak with Student Health Services. These immunization requirements help promote health and safety and facilitate clinical placement.
Many, if not all, clinical sites who partner with the University of Kansas Medical Center require proof of these vaccines for students engaged in training or other programmatic experiences at clinical sites. Not being vaccinated may preclude students from participating in activities, potentially impeding their ability to complete all program requirements for degree completion. Applicants with questions should speak with a representative from the academic program to which they intend to apply.