ϳԹ Celebrates First Bachelor's Degree (in Respiratory Care)
ϳԹ (ϳԹ) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever bachelor’s degree program, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, marking a significant milestone in the College’s history. This new program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled health care professionals, will be available to students this fall.
From left: Trustee Gwen Van Asselt, Patrice Johnson, Clint Johnson, Dr. Tammy Robinson, Trustee Jermaine Reed, Dr. Tyjaun Lee, Dr. Kimberly Beatty, ϳԹ Chancellor
Students will use the latest technology to learn how to adminster respiratory care
on adult, pediatric and NICU patients.
“ϳԹ’s new Respiratory Care program is not just about earning a degree; it’s about
empowering students with the qualifications and experience needed to thrive in one
of the fastest-growing fields in health care,” said Dr. Kimberly Beatty, ϳԹ Chancellor.
“Graduates will enter a profession with excellent career prospects, thanks to a curriculum
combining academics with hands-on training in ϳԹ's state-of-the-art facilities.”
The new Respiratory Care Program suite is housed within ϳԹ-Penn Valley’s Health Science
Institute, which includes a 10,000-square-foot accredited health care simulation center.
There, students will receive hands-on experience with advanced industry equipment
used in today’s modern hospitals, including ventilators, noninvasive ventilation (NIV),
percussion therapy, and more. This unique learning environment is designed to provide
students with the tools and experience they need to excel in their careers.
The program’s launch is supported by health care institutions committed to improving health care education and advancing patient care. ϳԹ extends special thanks to the following health care partners for their collaboration in designing and implementing the program:
- Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
- HCA Midwest Health
- Kansas City VA Medical Center
- Liberty Hospital
- North Kansas City Hospital
- Research Medical Center
- Saint Luke's Hospitals of Kansas City
- University Health Medical Center
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Additionally, ϳԹ plans to introduce an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, offering students additional options for educational advancement. ϳԹ is actively working to provide a degree advancement pathway, as we have been encouraged by both HLC and CoARC to develop an option for currently registered respiratory therapists to return to ϳԹ and complete their bachelor’s degree.
For more information on ϳԹ’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, visit mcckc.edu /RespiratoryCare.