Accrediting and Credentialing Organizations
Accrediting and credentialing organizations are in place to set standards for quality respiratory care education as well as specific criteria for obtaining licensure in order to protect the public.
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The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
The CoARC is the professional accreditation organization for Respiratory Care programs.
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National Board for Respiratory Care
The NBRC is the testing agency which confers national credentials for the profession.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations exist to advance the field of respiratory care by providing advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities to respiratory therapists.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
The AARC promotes the profession, provides collaboration, scholarly resources and advocacy
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American College of Respiratory Therapy Education
The ACRTE supports bachelor and graduate degree education programs and students.
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Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care
The ASRC is the state affiliate of AARC that supports respiratory therapists in Arkansas
Resources
These are additional resources that respiratory therapists or those interested in the field can use to learn more.
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American Journal for Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
A premiere science journal related to respiratory medicine
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BeAnRT.org
Provides an overview of respiratory care as a valued, high-demand, highly-rewarding career
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Respiratory Care Journal
The professional science journal of the American Association for Respiratory Care