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Degree Offered

  • Master of Respiratory Care (MRC)

Degree Completion

Upon successful completion of all requirements by the deadline dates set by the Program, graduates of the MRC DAO are welcome to participate in the graduation ceremonies in Omaha, Nebraska (May and December only). Graduates will be awarded the Master of Respiratory Care degree. 

To obtain your transcripts, please visit the UNMC Student Services website.

MRC DAO Website

MRC DAO

The online Master of Respiratory Care (MRC) Degree Advancement Option (DAO) allows working Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) who have completed a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, the opportunity to advance their education and professional goals while working in their home communities. Qualified candidates work with the program director to develop a plan of study that includes coursework and a capstone project designed to match the student's clinical and educational background with their professional goals.

For specific MRC DAO admissions, application, and timelines, visit: MRC DAO Admissions.

The Plan of Study includes required allied health and respiratory care courses.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
RESP 641 PRINCIPALS OF TEACHING & LEARNING 3
RESP 654 PRINCIPALS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH & POPULATION MANAGEMENT 3
RESP 656 ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE 2
RESP 658 SPECIAL TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY CARE 1
CAHP 723 PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL INQUIRY 2
 Credit Hours11
Spring
RESP 642 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE & INNOVATION 3
RESP 643 RESPIRATORY THERAPIST AS A DISEASE MANAGER 3
RESP 652 RESEARCH SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS 3
RESP 655 INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 3
 Credit Hours12
Summer
RESP 633 INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & THE HEALTHCARE TEAM 3
RESP 651 CAPSTONE PROJECT RESPIRATORY CARE 4
RESP 657 COACHING FOR WELL-BEING 2
 Credit Hours9
 Total Credit Hours32