ASU Mid-South | West Memphis, Arkansas

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy professionals are in critical demand. ASU Mid-South offers high-tech equipment and instruction to put you on the fast track to employment. This is a great opportunity to earn a degree in a first-class program, become licensed, and give back to your community while working in fast-paced environments like newborn and pediatric units, intensive care, and emergency rooms.

Respiratory Therapist working with a patient

THE PROGRAM

ASU Mid-South’s Respiratory Care program is designed with a focus on prevention, assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

The Respiratory Care program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful entry into the profession of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist. Graduates of the Respiratory Care program are eligible to sit for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry Level Exam.

If you are interested in respiratory care, seek an advisor as early as possible to find out about the requirements. Class size is limited, and program acceptance is competitive. If you are interested in the Respiratory Care program, Contact the Program Director or the Clinical Director for information.

Accreditation

Respiratory Care Program Level 200 (RRT), CoARC Program Number 200605
The Respiratory Care program at Arkansas State University Mid-South holds Continuing Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (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.” Prospective students can view program outcomes data by visiting the CoARC website or by following this link directly: https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/

For more information about the Respiratory Care program, or how to register:

Admissions Office

870.733.6728
admissions@asumidsouth.edu

Or Contact

Kelli Gaines, MHSA, RRT, RRT-NPS
Program Director Respiratory Care
870.733.6753
klgaines@asumidsouth.edu

Kelli Gaines Respiratory Care Instructor

MeLissa Halford
Perkins CTE Career Guidance
and Success Navigator
(870) 733-6759
mjhalford@asumidsouth.edu

 

Explore our programs and find your path at ASU Mid-South.

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Program Outcomes

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
83 Credit Hours
This program prepares graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRT). Graduates are educationally prepared to successfully practice in a wide variety of clinical settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients across the life span who are experiencing respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
Respiratory Therapy Program graduates will:

  • demonstrate knowledge by successful completion of the NBRC Entry Level exam and then the NBRC Advanced Practitioner exam.
  • be eligible to become licensed in Arkansas or the state of their choice.
  • demonstrate competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists to enter the job market or transfer to a college or university.
  • demonstrate behaviors consistent with an entry-level respiratory therapist in the areas of communication, collaborative learning and critical thinking/problem solving skills.
  • demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes identified for all ASU MidSouth graduates.
  • display professionalism by projecting a positive attitude; working as a team member; showing initiative and responsibility; and promoting the profession.
Admission Requirements

Applying for College


Students with disabilities verified by a qualified physician are entitled to reasonable accommodations needed to complete their educational goals while attending ASU Mid-South.

For Gainful Employment information, please visit www.asumidsouth.edu/financialaid/gainful-employment/

Arkansas State University Mid-South does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, veteran status or marital status in any of its practices, policies or procedures, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates or financial aid. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Jeremy Reece

Title IX Coordinator
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301

Phone: 870.733.6786
Email: jreece@asumidsouth.edu

Stephanie Krehl

ADA Coordinator
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301

Phone: (870) 733-6790
Email: slkrehl@asumidsouth.edu

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves our area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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