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.
Learn MoreThe 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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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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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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Learn MoreRespiratory Care Program News & Announcements
Respiratory Care Department Earns Apex Designation
For the third consecutive time, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has recognized the College of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Care program with its Apex Designation for 2027-2028.
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Respiratory Care Students Celebrated at Department’s First White Coat Ceremony
Students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Care marked a major transition into clinical practice during the department’s inaugural white coat ceremony.
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CHP Program Introduces Seventh Graders to Respiratory Care
The Department of Respiratory Care in the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP) on Oct. 17 provided a hands-on learning experience to 15 seventh grade students from the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy in Little Rock. “I think it went really well. These students were really engaged, and obviously very bright. I knew they…
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UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
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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. www.coarc.com
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented.
View the CoARC Programmatic Outcomes Data on their website.
Contact Information
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