Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

The Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist associate degree program at the University of Kansas is offered by this public institution in Lawrence, KS. The program prepares students to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders in hospital and clinical settings.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0908 in the health professions field. The University of Kansas offers a range of related clinical programs, including Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist and Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist at the certificate level, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, and Nursing Science and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management at the bachelor's level. Students in the respiratory therapy program can expect training in ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient care techniques.