Overview
The application process for the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program has the following main steps:
- Complete an online admission application to the UAMS College of Health Professions through Workday.
- Submit all requested materials as instructed.
- Complete an admission interview.
If the applicant is admitted to the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement 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
- Certification in basic life support
- Completion of physical examination forms by a physician
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. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about the process.
International Students
The Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program is unable to accept applications from international students with F-1 visas at this time.
High School Students
According to Arkansas Department of Higher Education guidelines, high school students earning concurrent (dual) credit are classified as first-time, full-time students. Because UAMS is considered a non first-time, full-time institution, it cannot admit high school students, including those who have earned dual credit. To be eligible for admission, students must have been enrolled as college students during a fall or spring semester prior to attending UAMS.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Advancement Program is April 15 for summer admission, while the deadline for fall admission 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 the month before the deadline to begin the process often do not meet the application deadline.
UAMS Online Admission Application Through Workday
To apply to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree program, you must complete the online admission application through Workday. You will find this application under “UAMS CHP Applicant Home (Undergraduate)”. Please note that a non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must be submitted along with your application.
Please make sure to upload all requirement documents before clicking “Submit”. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not move forward for review.
You can save your application and return to it at a later date. However, it will not be considered for review until it is submitted and the application fee is paid. After submitting your application, you will need to return to the application site to complete any remaining action items related to your application.
Career Summary and Goals
The submission of a written personal statement of career summary and goals is required as part of the application process and must be submitted in Workday before the application deadline for all applicants.
Important: The personal statement of career summary and goals is a required component of your application and must be submitted at the time you apply. You will not be able to add or upload the essay after your application has been submitted.
Refer to the Admission Requirements page for more information about this requirement.
Proof of National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential
The submission of proof of registered respiratory therapist credentials is required as part of the application process and must be submitted in Workday before the application deadline for all applicants.
Important: The proof of registered respiratory therapist credentials is a required component of your application and must be submitted at the time you apply. You will not be able to add or upload the essay after your application has been submitted.
Refer to the Admission Requirements page for more information about this requirement.
Submit Requested Materials
Official Transcripts
Arrange for each post-secondary academic institution you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework. If college courses were taken concurrently while in high school through an accredited institution of higher education, please be sure to include a transcript from that school as well.
Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office either electronically or via mail.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Health Professions
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 619
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Email: CHPAdmissions@uams.edu
For more detailed information about official transcripts, please refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website.
Letter of Recommendation
The letter of recommendation should be emailed by the person writing the recommendation directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office at CHPAdmissions@UAMS.edu. The letter should not be turned in by the applicant.
Refer to the Admission Requirements page for more information about this requirement.
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.
Admission Interview
After completing their application, all applicants will receive an email from the program to arrange a required admission interview.
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. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details.
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. Refer to the Background Checks and Drug Screens for Applicants and Students policy for more information.
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 prior to the first clinical course. The course must be administered or approved by the department.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver courses and the Red Cross CPR 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.