How to Apply

Overview

The application process for the Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program has two main steps:

  • Complete an online application to the UAMS College of Health Professions using the online admissions application through Workday.
  • Send all requested material to the College of Health Professions Office of Admissions unless otherwise instructed

If the applicant is admitted to the Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program, additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.

  • Receipt of state authorization for out-of-state distance education and/or out-of-state clinical placement (if applicable)
  • Completion of the required immunizations and tests
  • Submission of the UAMS Student Pre-Enrollment Medical Form
  • Major medical health insurance coverage that meets minimum standards as designated by UAMS
  • Completion of a criminal background check and drug screen

Re-Applying and Re-Admission

Students who have applied for a previous admission cycle or who withdraw or are dismissed from the UAMS College of Health Professions for any reason must re-apply for admission.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program is May 1. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as qualified applicants may receive conditional acceptance prior to the deadline. In the event the class is not filled from those applicants, the application deadline may be extended to as late as June 1.

Applicants should begin the process the previous fall. Applicants who wait until April to begin the process often do not meet the application deadline.

UAMS Application

Complete and submit the online admissions application through Workday. You will find this application under “UAMS CHP Applicant Home (Graduate and Professional)”. A non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must accompany the Workday Admissions Application submission. Applications can be saved and returned to at a later date but will not be considered for review until the application is submitted and the application fee is paid. Once your application is submitted, you will return to the application site to complete action items related to your application, such as providing transcripts.

    Send Requested Materials to the Admissions Office

    Send all requested materials to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office.

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Health Professions 4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 619 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

    Telephone: 501-686-5730 Email: CHPAdmissions@uams.edu

    Official Transcripts

    Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework. Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office either electronically or via mail.

    English Fluency and Literacy Test Scores

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English, are required to demonstrate fluency (speaking) and literacy (reading and writing). The Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System are the two accepted tests for this purpose.

    An official copy of the test scores must be sent directly to UAMS from the respective testing service.

    Refer to the English Fluency and Literacy Requirement policy for details.

    Additional Requirements Once Admitted

    If the applicant is admitted to the program, the following additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.

    State Authorization of Distance Education and Clinical Placement

    Students enrolling in a distance education program who are not residing in Arkansas, as well as students who are going to a state other than Arkansas for clinical experience, must have prior approval from that state’s higher education agency. Federal Program Integrity standards require UAMS to gain this approval.

    Fortunately, Arkansas along with many other states have joined the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. Members of the SARA provide automatic approval to other member states to “operate” in that state. More information on state authorization for distance education to include out-of-state clinical placement of students can be found on the UAMS Academic Affairs website.

    Should you have any questions regarding state authorization or the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, please contact Tina Maddox, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs, at 501-686-5730 or TMaddox@uams.edu.

    Immunizations and Tests

    Accepted students must show documentation of certain required immunizations or tests prior to enrolling in a UAMS College of Health Professions program.

    Pre-Enrollment Medical Form

    Thirty days prior to their first semester’s registration, all individuals admitted must submit the UAMS Student Pre-Enrollment Medical Form. This form is used by UAMS Student and Employee Health Services to verify required immunizations and to establish a baseline for treating illnesses occurring after admission.

    Health Insurance

    All students admitted to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree or certificate program are required to have major medical health insurance coverage at all times that meet minimum standards as designated by UAMS. For health insurance information, please refer to the UAMS Student Life website.

    Background Check and Drug Screen

    When required, admitted applicants or students must obtain a criminal background check and drug screen. Background checks and drug screens are meant to ensure the safety and compliance of all UAMS College of Health Professions students with various clinical sites.

    If you have questions or concerns on these two items, please contact Phyllis Fields, associate dean for student affairs at PAFields@uams.edu or 501-686-5730.

    CPR Certification

    Students must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support according to American Heart Association standards before the first clinical course. The course must be administered or approved by the department.

    The American Heart Association Heartsaver courses and the Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course do not fulfill this requirement.

    All current CPR certifications that expire before the program graduation date will require recertification as a prerequisite to the first clinical course.

    Physical Examination

    Physical examination forms must be completed and signed by a physician and are due no later than three weeks before the date of registration for the first semester.

    Notes

    Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.