Professional Accreditation,
Licensure, and Credentialing

The Associate of Applied Science Program in Respiratory Care at Montana State University-Great Falls meets the "Essentials" and "Guidelines" for Accredited Programs for the Respiratory Therapist as set by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC ). Our program accreditation is granted through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP ), of which CoARC is their accrediting authority to evaluate respiratory programs.

The Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners:

Professional Association

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) encourages students and graduates to become members and participate in national and state meetings. The AARC's aim is to foster professional growth, encourage research, and provide services and representation to its members. Further information may be obtained from the national office.