PreRespiratory Care Curriculum

Sequencing

  • One semester of college chemistry is recommended before students take microbiology (BIOL 200/203) 
     
  • Students should take BIOL 240 before BIOL 246 if possible. However, it is not uncommon for students to take them in the same semester. 
     
  • HEIM 230: Medical Terminology can be taken before admitted into the program. Be aware there are additional fees, as it is offered through the KU Medical Center campus online.

Curriculum Facts

  • Course Repeat Policy is allowed. 
     
  • Credit/NoCredit is not allowed. 
     
  • Minimum transfer grade accepted is a C. 
     
  • COMS exemption is not accepted. 
     
  • 3rd level of ENGL coursework is recommended to fulfill an elective requirement. 
     
  • Upon completion of the prerequisites for KU Core, students will have acquired 44 credit hours.  The respiratory care program will provide an additional 67, for a total of 111 credit hours. To earn a degree from KU, 120 total credit hours must be acquired, and can be fulfilled with any elective course(s). Students typically need 5-12 elective hours. 
     
  • Combined anatomy and physiology with lab transferred in can be used for the admission anatomy requirement. A stand alone physiology course and lab will be required in addition.