Accreditation

The University of Minnesota Rochester and Mayo School of Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Respiratory Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

Student/graduate outcomes for all programs can be found by following this link directly to the CoARC Programmatic Outcomes Data page:  http://www.coarc.com/47.html .

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
(817) 283-2835
 

Professional Credentials

There are two credential levels for respiratory therapists based on successful completion of the program and completion of national board exams:

1. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).  The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry-Level Examination can be taken after successful completion of Year Three coursework in the program.
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).  The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination can be taken after successful completion of Year Four coursework in the program.