KU Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science

KU Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science KU's Bachelors of Science Degree in Respiratory Care advances the profession by training students to become leaders the clinic, teaching and research.

Professionals trained in the Department of Respiratory Care Education at the University of Kansas Medical Center treat patients with respiratory and other cardiopulmonary disorders. These patients range from premature infants with underdeveloped lungs to the elderly suffering from disease. KU offers two bachelor's degree programs to train respiratory therapists. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care requires students to complete two years of prerequisite course work before completing their final two years of education at the medical center. For working professionals with the RRT credential and an associate's degree, KU offers an online program that allows students to complete their degrees. This program is open only to students with experience as a respiratory therapist and the RRT credential.

Congratulations to our students on their official induction into the program! Students heard from Dr. Kovak, a Professor...
09/15/2026

Congratulations to our students on their official induction into the program! Students heard from Dr. Kovak, a Professor of Anesthesiology who has been instrumental in student education over the course of his career, and department faculty before receiving gifts, including an engraved stethoscope. We’re thrilled to be part of your healthcare journey.

A big welcome to the class of 2028! Students attended a two-day orientation where they heard from key personnel, explore...
09/02/2026

A big welcome to the class of 2028! Students attended a two-day orientation where they heard from key personnel, explored campus, met their mentors, and completed AHA BLS training.

Congratulations to Jett McHenry, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! ...
07/16/2026

Congratulations to Jett McHenry, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to Dramel Boykin, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! ...
07/14/2026

Congratulations to Dramel Boykin, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Sutton, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! ...
07/02/2026

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Sutton, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to Grace Brown, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! ...
07/02/2026

Congratulations to Grace Brown, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to Molly Belk, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! ...
06/29/2026

Congratulations to Molly Belk, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to Sabine Jean-Philippe, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endea...
06/26/2026

Congratulations to Sabine Jean-Philippe, BS, RRT on credentialing success! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

KU students: stop by Summerfield Hall 12-2 p.m. today and chat with School of Health Professions outreach and recruitmen...
04/24/2026

KU students: stop by Summerfield Hall 12-2 p.m. today and chat with School of Health Professions outreach and recruitment specialist Alex Lopez. You might find respiratory care a great fit!



Career Talk in Health Care - Info Sessions Friday: April 24, 12:00 to 2 pm in 201 Summerfield. Many of today's medical and health care professionals are highly visible and interact with dozens of patients every day, while others do much of their hard work behind the scenes or away from view. Most pe...

Hey Friends, this is our 20th year traveling to Ghana to work in collaboration with our longstanding partners. This is a...
04/17/2026

Hey Friends, this is our 20th year traveling to Ghana to work in collaboration with our longstanding partners. This is an opportunity it to support the KUMC 2026 Ghana Team, help save more lives, and enjoy some amazing popcorn! Funds support travel as our team expands HBB training and adds newborn care & postpartum hemorrhage. Thank you for your generous support and sharing our lifesaving educational mission!!

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

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