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Respiratory Care Program Goals
"The goal of the Respiratory Care program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs)."
The Program
The Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program focuses on preparing you to:
- Function as a Respiratory Therapist under the direction of a physician
- Assist in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients of all ages with heart, lung, and breathing disorders
- Work in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, physician offices, and specialized care hospitals
While attending the program, you can expect to take courses including Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology, Pediatric Respiratory Care, Neonatal Respiratory Care, and more!
The Clinical Experience
Newman's urban setting allows for affiliation with large medical centers and smaller community hospitals, offering a wide variety of local clinical experiences.
Clinical instructors include respiratory therapists and physicians with real-world experience and knowledge of the latest advancements in pulmonary-related technology.
The Curriculum
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Accreditation: The Newman University Respiratory Care Program, #200117, Associate of Science in Health Science degree, Wichita, KS, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (https://coarc.com/). CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. Outcomes data from the latest CoARC Annual Report of Current Status has been posted on the CoARC website (https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/).
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Opportunities Upon Graduation
Our graduates are eligible to sit for the registry examinations offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), leading to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. The RRT credential is the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. Requirements for licensure in the state of Kansas are partially met by earning the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Program at Newman University meet educational requirements to apply for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination, which leads to the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Graduates who achieve the high cut score on the TMC are eligible to apply for the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE), which leads to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Newman’s program is designed to meet the educational requirements for national credentialing exams and licensure in Kansas.
State licensure is required in Kansas. Kansas allows new graduates to obtain a temporary license if all requirements for licensure have been met except credentialing. Students must pass the national credentialing exam and graduate from an accredited program to be eligible for an active Kansas license. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete examinations, additional background checks, years of professional experience, training, etc.
All states except Alaska have licensure requirements. Some states require a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to apply for state licensure, and a few states require the higher level of credentialing, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Newman University has not determined whether completion of NU’s ASHS in Respiratory Care meets educational requirements for licensure in states other than Kansas. Program applicants who intend to seek licensure outside of Kansas should consult with the state licensing agency in the state where they intend to be licensed, to determine state licensure requirements. We recommend that you contact the licensing agency directly before beginning the NU program. State licensing contacts are available at https://aarc.org

Program Talking Points:

	Small class sizes with dedicated faculty that can provide personalized instruction
	Engaging and immersive student learning experiences and clinical activities
	Outstanding job placement rates with top local employers upon graduation

Respiratory Care is a dynamic, high-tech, high-touch allied health profession. Respiratory therapists (RTs) work under the direction of a physician and assist in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Our patients range in age from premature infants to the elderly. Many RTs work in hospitals; however, more RTs are now serving in physicians’ offices, rehabilitation facilities, home medical companies, and skilled nursing facilities (beanrt.org). Respiratory therapists have a promising future, with median annual salaries over $75,000/year [source].

	Small class sizes with dedicated faculty that can provide personalized instruction
	Engaging and immersive student learning experiences and clinical activities
	Outstanding job placement rates with top local employers upon graduation

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Respiratory Care Program Goals

"The goal of the Respiratory Care program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs)."

The Program

The Associate of Science in Respiratory Care program focuses on preparing you to:

Function as a Respiratory Therapist under the direction of a physician
Assist in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients of all ages with heart, lung, and breathing disorders
Work in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, physician offices, and specialized care hospitals

While attending the program, you can expect to take courses including Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology, Pediatric Respiratory Care, Neonatal Respiratory Care, and more!

The Clinical Experience

Newman's urban setting allows for affiliation with large medical centers and smaller community hospitals, offering a wide variety of local clinical experiences.

Clinical instructors include respiratory therapists and physicians with real-world experience and knowledge of the latest advancements in pulmonary-related technology.

The Curriculum

Next Steps

How to Apply Request More Info

Accreditation: The Newman University Respiratory Care Program, #200117, Associate of Science in Health Science degree, Wichita, KS, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (https://coarc.com/). CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. Outcomes data from the latest CoARC Annual Report of Current Status has been posted on the CoARC website (https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/).

Career Pathways
In Respiratory Care

Newman University’s Respiratory Care program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.

Some of our alumni in this program have found careers in:

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Clinical Specialist/Lead
Higher Education/Teaching
Home Medical Services
Respiratory Therapist, Charge
Respiratory Therapist, Staff
Shift Manager, Respiratory Care
Director of Respiratory Care Services

Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:

Nursing
Physician Assistant/Associate
Medical School
BS Degree Completion in Respiratory Therapy
Graduate Degrees in Respiratory Therapy

Newman School of Healthcare Professions, Respiratory Care, Alumni, Kyle Weis

Newman School of Healthcare Professions, Respiratory Care, Student, Bryson Gilchrist

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Our graduates are eligible to sit for the registry examinations offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), leading to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. The RRT credential is the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. Requirements for licensure in the state of Kansas are partially met by earning the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Graduates of the Respiratory Care Program at Newman University meet educational requirements to apply for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination, which leads to the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Graduates who achieve the high cut score on the TMC are eligible to apply for the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE), which leads to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Newman’s program is designed to meet the educational requirements for national credentialing exams and licensure in Kansas.

State licensure is required in Kansas. Kansas allows new graduates to obtain a temporary license if all requirements for licensure have been met except credentialing. Students must pass the national credentialing exam and graduate from an accredited program to be eligible for an active Kansas license. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete examinations, additional background checks, years of professional experience, training, etc.

All states except Alaska have licensure requirements. Some states require a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to apply for state licensure, and a few states require the higher level of credentialing, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Newman University has not determined whether completion of NU’s ASHS in Respiratory Care meets educational requirements for licensure in states other than Kansas. Program applicants who intend to seek licensure outside of Kansas should consult with the state licensing agency in the state where they intend to be licensed, to determine state licensure requirements. We recommend that you contact the licensing agency directly before beginning the NU program. State licensing contacts are available at https://aarc.org

About Our Faculty
Respiratory Care Program
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Respiratory Care. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available to assist you.
Career Pathways
In Respiratory Care
Newman University’s Respiratory Care program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Some of our alumni in this program have found careers in:

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services

Clinical Specialist/Lead

Higher Education/Teaching

Home Medical Services

Respiratory Therapist, Charge

Respiratory Therapist, Staff

Shift Manager, Respiratory Care

Director of Respiratory Care Services

Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:

Nursing

Physician Assistant/Associate

Medical School

BS Degree Completion in Respiratory Therapy

Graduate Degrees in Respiratory Therapy
I chose Newman University because of the strong reputation the respiratory program had within the community. Newman provided me with the educational learning and clinical practice skills that jump-started my career.
Newman School of Healthcare Professions, Respiratory Care, Alumni, Kyle Weis

After transferring from [a local community college], I figured there'd be a big lecturing hall or a bigger classroom. But once I got here, it's a lot of hands-on and one-on-one teaching, which helps a lot. The Repiratory Care program is really close to clinical sites like Via Christi and Wesley, which helps prepare you for the future even further.
Newman School of Healthcare Professions, Respiratory Care, Student, Bryson Gilchrist

About Our Faculty