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Registration for the Spring 2021 Key Personnel Academy is now open. Please use the following link to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/sSdGKKQZMHXBkByZA Class will begin March 15th and

Please note:  The Executive Office will be closed beginning Monday, December 21st and will reopen on Monday, January 4th. If you need assistance during this time,

For the link to the recording click here Details Join us! Monday, November 16, 2020 12 pm CST https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1485081776 Please RSVP to tammy@coarc.com by November 14th. Free event.

Dear Program Director, In mid-July, the CoARC was made aware of a federal policy that went into effect on July 1, requiring all institutions to make public

Registration for the Fall Key Personnel Academy has been filled and is now closed. We will be opening registration for the Spring in the near

Congratulations to all who received an award this year! Attached is a copy of our 2020 awards brochure 2020-Final-Awards-Brochure-7-6-20-bjm-trs-(1).pdf.

CoARC Spring Newsletter (Click Here)

One of our corporate sponsors, Jones and Bartlett just released free education materials on Mechanical Ventilation related to the SARS-2CoV epidemic (see below). The news

Thanks to all that were able to make it! Webinar Chat Log ​Powerpoint

From now until May 1, 2016, the CoARC Call for Comments invites all interested respiratory communities of interest* to submit comments, suggested changes, or deletions regarding

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At our December, 2019 Board meeting, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved an increase in its fees for certain accreditation services. The

We are excited to announce that the Report of Current Status (RCS) portal is open and your program information can now be updated! To access

2020 Content Guidlines

Check out the latest issue of the site visitor newsletter. Click here

At our March 2019 meeting, the CoARC reviewed comments regarding the continued accreditation of associate degree programs.  The CoARC wants to re-emphasize our commitment to

The CoARC is excited to bring you the latest site visitor newsletter. Please click here to  read.

During a recent policy review, the CoARC and NBRC approved a revision to the graduate date definition.        Current Definition: The graduation date reported must be

Shortly after the release of its 2018 Annual RCS in late October, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) was informed that graduate and

CoARC clarification on Accreditation Policies click here

The Educational Corporation of America closing had an impact on three CoARC accredited programs. For the complete CoARC response click here.

The NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Exam High Cut Score as a Measure of Exam-Based Program Outcomes [Position Statement Approved by the CoARC Board on

For the Summer/Fall newsletter click here

August 17, 2018 The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) is beginning the process of formulating the 2020 Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory

The CoARC would like to provide you with an update on the situation regarding this year’s Annual Report of Current Status (RCS).  Our software vendor

Read the Spring CoARC newsletter here! CoARC-Spring-2018-Newsletter-(1).pdf

Spring 2018 Site Visitor Newsletter  May-2018-(1).pdf

The NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Exam High Cut Score as a Measure of Exam-Based Program OutcomesClick Here for more information

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has approved the Standards for Accreditation of Degree Advancement Programs in Respiratory Care. These Standards have been endorsed by the AARC, CHEST, ATS,

The CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures have been updated and will go into effect as of January 1, 2018. Click on the following links to view the

CoARC is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Shane Keene as the new Associate Chief Executive Officer.  Please click here to find out more about him.

New Accreditation Policies are set to go in effect on January 1, 2017.  Click here for more information.

Click here for more information on the review process, the Standards document, eligibility requirements, and how to apply!

Click Here for more information on the final revision to Standard 1.01 approved by the CoARC Board at its recent meeting. Announcment Revised 12/01/2017

Click here for the revised definitions and threshold in effect for January 1, 2017

If your education institution plans to cover the cost of an NBRC credentialing examination for students, an online prepay option is available for your convenience.

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has published the STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE (APRT) PROGRAMS IN RESPIRATORY CARE Effective November 13,

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) is beginning the process of revising its Accreditation Standards for Degree Advancement (DA) Programs in Respiratory Care,

Kettering National Seminars Announces Sponsorship Agreement with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Click Here to Read More

Click Here to read the announcement of the Trajecsys Support Agreement with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has published the STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE (APRT) PROGRAMS IN RESPIRATORY CAREEffective November 13, 2016

CLICK HERE to read CoARC’s proposed changes to Standard 1.01 and response to the AARC Position Statement on Respiratory Therapist Education.

The NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Exam High Cut Score as a Measure of Exam-Based Program Outcomes Click Here for more information

CoARC has revised its accreditation policies which take effect on January 1, 2016. Click here for more information.

As a result of the CoARC’s ongoing effort to ensure that its policies and procedures ensure fair and consistent accreditation decisions, the Board of the

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has approved the Standards for Accreditation of Degree Advancement Programs in Respiratory Care. These Standards have been endorsed

The new NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) admissions policies require the applicant to “be a graduate and have a minimum of an associate degree issued

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has established a scholarship through the Lambda Beta Society to support up to $2,000 for educational or

The Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice have been approved by the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on November 15, 2014

Click here to read CoARC’s response to the California Society for Respiratory Care Petition.

Click here to read the joint statement on Policy 13.

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) does not endorse any product or service produced or marketed by others to help programs meet any

Click Here to read CoARC’s new policy on site visit cancellations.

At its meeting on September 24-25, 2012, the CHEA Board of Directors reviewed the recommendation of the CHEA Committee on Recognition regarding the recognition application

Click Here to read CoARC’s Report on Competency-Based Accreditation Standards.

Click Here to read CoARC’s Report on Career Entry Pathways and Academic Progression in Respiratory Care Education

Click Here to read CoARC’s response to the AARC’s request for comparing the current accreditation Standards to the competencies outlined in Conference II.

Click Here to review the 2011 CoARC Curriculum Information Survey The results provided in this survey do not imply the CoARC’s recommendation or endorsement of

Click here to read CoARC’s communication on “The Accreditation Process and its Impact on the Respiratory Care Workforce.”