ASU Mid-South | West Memphis, Arkansas

Respiratory Care

Respiratory care 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.

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.

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.

Program Outcomes Data is available from the Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care:  https://www.coarc.com/Students/Programmatic-Outcome-Data.aspx

Note:  ASU Mid-South’s Respiratory Care program has been placed on probationary accreditation effective November 11, 2017. Based on the 2017 Annual Report of Current Status, the program did not meet the threshold for CRT Credentialing Success (2014-2016). This does not affect students’ ability to graduate from our program or take the National Board of Respiratory Care Examination(s). Enrolled students completing the program under Provisional & Probationary Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.

For more information about the Respiratory Care program, or how to register:
Admissions Office
870.733.6728
Email: admissions@asumidsouth.edu

Or contact Janet Weathers, Program Director
870.733.6076
Email:  jfweathers@asumidsouth.edu

Or contact Kelli Gaines, Clinical Director
870.733.6753
Email:  klgaines@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
87 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

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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 http://www.asumidsouth.edu/financialaid/gainful-employment/

 

 

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