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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| RESP 641 | ||
| RESP 642 | ||
| RESP 654 | PRINCIPALS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH & POPULATION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| RESP 658 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY CARE | 1 |
| CAHP 723 | PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL INQUIRY | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| RESP 643 | ||
| RESP 652 | ||
| RESP 655 | ||
| RESP 656 | ||
| Credit Hours | 0 | |
| Summer | ||
| RESP 633 | ||
| RESP 651 | ||
| RESP 657 | ||
| Credit Hours | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |