Mission & Vision
Our mission, as the Northern Kentucky University Respiratory Care Program, is to provide our students with a solid foundation in current respiratory care theory and practice, and with the skills necessary for them to become contributing members of the profession. We strive to create a supportive learning environment which fosters initiative, critical thinking, self-discipline, and compassion.
The Respiratory Care Program faculty believes in the importance of providing a learner-centered program that is committed to excellence and public engagement of their students, faculty, and staff. The program provides leadership for the improved respiratory health of people in the community through excellence in education, public service, and clinical practice.
The following are program goals:
- The program will graduate respiratory care practitioners with entry-level skills enabling them to function as an integral part of the health care team.
- The program will facilitate the effective use of communication, critical thinking, professionalism, competence, and caring in the practice of respiratory care.