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Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program

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Breathing Life Into Careers

The Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program prepares students to become excellent clinician and professional leaders in respiratory therapy.

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Admission Requirements

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How to Apply

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Faculty and Staff

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About the Degree Program

The program provides students with a strong, comprehensive foundation in clinical practice, education, evidence based medicine, and leadership. As an entry-to-practice program, no prior health care experience is required for admission.

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The Respiratory Care Profession

Respiratory therapists, also known as respiratory care practitioners, are the health care professionals specially trained for the treatment, management, care and education of patients with heart and lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis or sleep apnea.

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Information Sessions

The Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.

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Professional Links

Explore essential links for students and alumni of the Department of Respiratory Care degree programs. Discover accrediting and credentialing organizations, professional organizations and valuable resources to advance your career.

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Accreditation

The Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program (#220176) in Little Rock, Arkansas holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care, which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.

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Primary Contacts

General Information
Phone: 501-526‐4490
Fax: 501-526-4491

Tom Jones, Ed.D., RRT, CPFT
Program Director and Chair of the Department of Respiratory Care
Email: TJones4@UAMS.edu

Lynn Ellison
Executive Assistant I
Email: EllisonLynn@UAMS.edu

Mailing Address

Department of Respiratory Care
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 737
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5730
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