COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. HISTORY - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR History The Medical Society of the State of New York formed a Special Joint Committee in Inhalation Therapy on May 11, 1954. One of its purposes was “ to establish the essentials of acceptable schools of inhalation therapy (not to include administration of anesthetic agents) ” In June 1956, the House of Delegates of the

SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an FIND AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM Find an Accredited Program ENTRY INTO PRACTICE STANDARDS Entry into Practice Standards Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Effective 7/1/20 (updated 4/21) Qualifications for a minimum degree from an Educational Sponsor in Standard 1.01 (Institutional Accreditation) For more information concerning this announcement, please contact Tom Smalling, Chief Executive Officer at tom@coarc.com or (631) 912

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ANNUAL REPORTING TOOL The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL CHANGES Change to President/CEO Change in Dean Change in Program Director (PD) Entry Into Professional Practice Provide the following seven (7) documents: 1. Completed “Change in PD” form 2. Copy of the institution’s Letter of Appointment and Acceptance The letter(s) must contain at least the following items: a. Signature of the President/CEO or Dean/Administratorb. Position Titlec. RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS) STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE … The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. HISTORY - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR History The Medical Society of the State of New York formed a Special Joint Committee in Inhalation Therapy on May 11, 1954. One of its purposes was “ to establish the essentials of acceptable schools of inhalation therapy (not to include administration of anesthetic agents) ” In June 1956, the House of Delegates of the

SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an FIND AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM Find an Accredited Program ENTRY INTO PRACTICE STANDARDS Entry into Practice Standards Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Effective 7/1/20 (updated 4/21) Qualifications for a minimum degree from an Educational Sponsor in Standard 1.01 (Institutional Accreditation) For more information concerning this announcement, please contact Tom Smalling, Chief Executive Officer at tom@coarc.com or (631) 912

PROGRESS REPORTS

ANNUAL REPORTING TOOL The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL CHANGES Change to President/CEO Change in Dean Change in Program Director (PD) Entry Into Professional Practice Provide the following seven (7) documents: 1. Completed “Change in PD” form 2. Copy of the institution’s Letter of Appointment and Acceptance The letter(s) must contain at least the following items: a. Signature of the President/CEO or Dean/Administratorb. Position Titlec. RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS) STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE … The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level.

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Overview Process The accreditation process begins with the submission of the Accreditation Services Application, completion and submission of self-study reports, payment of appropriate fees, and agreement to an on-site evaluation (conducted prior to the conferral of Provisional and Continuing Accreditation). The self-study reports (SSRs) have two general objectives: (i) to verify

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The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. STUDENTS - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR The Department ( www.ed.gov) and CHEA ( www.CHEA.org) have more detail and definitions about “accreditation mills” on their websites. If you suspect a degree mill or accreditation mill is providing respiratory care education, please contact the CoARC Executive Office at (817) 283-2835 ext. 101 or by email at tom@coarc.com. The

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Forms and Reports Forms and reports located throughout this web site are available below in alphabetical order: Accreditation Status Descriptions Accreditation Status Legend Download Accreditation Policies and Procedures CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual Download CoARC Accreditation Process Flow Chart 1-2015 Download Annual Report of Current Status (RCS)

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Self Studies The accreditation review process includes submission of the Accreditation Services Application, completion and submission of self-study reports, payment of appropriate fees, and agreement to an on-site evaluation. An institution sponsoring a program may voluntarily withdraw from the accreditation process at any time (see CoARC Policy 1.056). For the electronic version of your self ACCREDITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Accreditation Policies and Procedures The CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures have been updated effective March 2021. Click on the following links to view the revised Accreditation Policies: CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual-clean (Effective 3-13-2021) CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual-with changes (Effective 3-13-2021) An Accreditation Process Flow COARC OUTCOMES THRESHOLDS CoARC Outcomes Thresholds The program must, at a minimum, meet the outcome thresholds established by CoARC regardless of location and instructional methodology used. (Standard 3.09). Programs not meeting the established CoARC outcomes assessment thresholds must develop an appropriate plan of action for program improvement that includes addressing the identified ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR ENTRY INTO RESPIRATORY CARE Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Essentials/Standards initially adopted in 1962; revised in

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ASAHP LAUNCHES INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION RESEARCH ASAHP’s Research Committee is now accepting applications for the Interprofessional Collaboration Research Grant Program. The grant’s goal is to support innovative research projects with the highest potential to produce new knowledge and paradigms towards success in interprofessional collaboration. Projects should involve at least two and preferably more health professions. The most SELF-STUFORDY REPORT EXAMPLE EXAMPLESelf-Stu For dy Report ContinuingAccreditation ofa Base Program forEntryinto RC Professional Practice This Self-Study was submitted to CoARC on For additional information about CoARC and accreditation services visit: www.coarc.com COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level.

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Overview Process The accreditation process begins with the submission of the Accreditation Services Application, completion and submission of self-study reports, payment of appropriate fees, and agreement to an on-site evaluation (conducted prior to the conferral of Provisional and Continuing Accreditation). The self-study reports (SSRs) have two general objectives: (i) to verify ENTRY INTO PRACTICE STANDARDS Entry into Practice Standards Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Effective 7/1/20 (updated 4/21) Qualifications for a minimum degree from an Educational Sponsor in Standard 1.01 (Institutional Accreditation) For more information concerning this announcement, please contact Tom Smalling, Chief Executive Officer at tom@coarc.com or (631) 912 HISTORY - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR History The Medical Society of the State of New York formed a Special Joint Committee in Inhalation Therapy on May 11, 1954. One of its purposes was “ to establish the essentials of acceptable schools of inhalation therapy (not to include administration of anesthetic agents) ” In June 1956, the House of Delegates of the

SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an FIND AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM Find an Accredited Program ANNUAL REPORTING TOOL The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL CHANGES Change to President/CEO Change in Dean Change in Program Director (PD) Entry Into Professional Practice Provide the following seven (7) documents: 1. Completed “Change in PD” form 2. Copy of the institution’s Letter of Appointment and Acceptance The letter(s) must contain at least the following items: a. Signature of the President/CEO or Dean/Administratorb. Position Titlec. ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR ENTRY INTO RESPIRATORY CARE Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Essentials/Standards initially adopted in 1962; revised in

1972,

RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS) COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level.

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Overview Process The accreditation process begins with the submission of the Accreditation Services Application, completion and submission of self-study reports, payment of appropriate fees, and agreement to an on-site evaluation (conducted prior to the conferral of Provisional and Continuing Accreditation). The self-study reports (SSRs) have two general objectives: (i) to verify ENTRY INTO PRACTICE STANDARDS Entry into Practice Standards Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Effective 7/1/20 (updated 4/21) Qualifications for a minimum degree from an Educational Sponsor in Standard 1.01 (Institutional Accreditation) For more information concerning this announcement, please contact Tom Smalling, Chief Executive Officer at tom@coarc.com or (631) 912 HISTORY - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR History The Medical Society of the State of New York formed a Special Joint Committee in Inhalation Therapy on May 11, 1954. One of its purposes was “ to establish the essentials of acceptable schools of inhalation therapy (not to include administration of anesthetic agents) ” In June 1956, the House of Delegates of the

SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an FIND AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM Find an Accredited Program ANNUAL REPORTING TOOL The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL CHANGES Change to President/CEO Change in Dean Change in Program Director (PD) Entry Into Professional Practice Provide the following seven (7) documents: 1. Completed “Change in PD” form 2. Copy of the institution’s Letter of Appointment and Acceptance The letter(s) must contain at least the following items: a. Signature of the President/CEO or Dean/Administratorb. Position Titlec. ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR ENTRY INTO RESPIRATORY CARE Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Essentials/Standards initially adopted in 1962; revised in

1972,

RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS)

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Overview Process The accreditation process begins with the submission of the Accreditation Services Application, completion and submission of self-study reports, payment of appropriate fees, and agreement to an on-site evaluation (conducted prior to the conferral of Provisional and Continuing Accreditation). The self-study reports (SSRs) have two general objectives: (i) to verify

LATEST NEWS

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level.

SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress Reports CoARC stands ready to assist the program in identifying deficiencies and implementing action plans to remediate any deficiencies. The nature of the remediation is related to the deficiencies in meeting the Standards and program outcome thresholds. The Commission may change an accreditation status based on the program’s ability to remediate deficiencies in a

FORMS AND REPORTS

Forms and Reports Forms and reports located throughout this web site are available below in alphabetical order: Accreditation Status Descriptions Accreditation Status Legend Download Accreditation Policies and Procedures CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual Download CoARC Accreditation Process Flow Chart 1-2015 Download Annual Report of Current Status (RCS) WEBINARS - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR Webinars In an effort to develop and maintain an effective orientation, training, and professional development program for key program personnel, CoARC has established a free webinar training series. Additional web‐based training sessions are planned throughout the year on a variety of topics. Future topics and dates/times will be provided here and via email. Preparing for

ACCREDITATION FEES

Accreditation Fees. At the December 2019 Board meeting, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved an increase in its fees for certain accreditation services. The annual fee change became effective January 1, 2021, and was reflected in our distributed October 2020 invoices. COARC OUTCOMES THRESHOLDS CoARC Outcomes Thresholds The program must, at a minimum, meet the outcome thresholds established by CoARC regardless of location and instructional methodology used. (Standard 3.09). Programs not meeting the established CoARC outcomes assessment thresholds must develop an appropriate plan of action for program improvement that includes addressing the identified ASAHP LAUNCHES INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION RESEARCH ASAHP’s Research Committee is now accepting applications for the Interprofessional Collaboration Research Grant Program. The grant’s goal is to support innovative research projects with the highest potential to produce new knowledge and paradigms towards success in interprofessional collaboration. Projects should involve at least two and preferably more health professions. The most COMMITTEE ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CAREWEB VIEW Conflict of Interest. I have no real or perceived conflict of interest that relates to this presentation. Any use of brand names is not in any way meant to be an endorsement of a specific product, but to merely illustrate a point of emphasis. COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. HISTORY - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR History The Medical Society of the State of New York formed a Special Joint Committee in Inhalation Therapy on May 11, 1954. One of its purposes was “ to establish the essentials of acceptable schools of inhalation therapy (not to include administration of anesthetic agents) ” In June 1956, the House of Delegates of the

SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an ENTRY INTO PRACTICE STANDARDS Entry into Practice Standards Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Effective 7/1/20 (updated 4/21) Qualifications for a minimum degree from an Educational Sponsor in Standard 1.01 (Institutional Accreditation) For more information concerning this announcement, please contact Tom Smalling, Chief Executive Officer at tom@coarc.com or (631) 912 FIND AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM Find an Accredited Program ANNUAL REPORTING TOOL The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level.

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PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL CHANGES Change to President/CEO Change in Dean Change in Program Director (PD) Entry Into Professional Practice Provide the following seven (7) documents: 1. Completed “Change in PD” form 2. Copy of the institution’s Letter of Appointment and Acceptance The letter(s) must contain at least the following items: a. Signature of the President/CEO or Dean/Administratorb. Position Titlec. RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS)

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SITE VISIT PROCESS

Site Visit Process The site visit is the most complex aspect of the accreditation process. It is also the most visible function of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Site visitation teams usually have 2 members, one of whom may be (and in some cases, must be) a physician. Site Visitors are an ENTRY INTO PRACTICE STANDARDS Entry into Practice Standards Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Effective 7/1/20 (updated 4/21) Qualifications for a minimum degree from an Educational Sponsor in Standard 1.01 (Institutional Accreditation) For more information concerning this announcement, please contact Tom Smalling, Chief Executive Officer at tom@coarc.com or (631) 912 FIND AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM Find an Accredited Program ANNUAL REPORTING TOOL The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level.

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PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL CHANGES Change to President/CEO Change in Dean Change in Program Director (PD) Entry Into Professional Practice Provide the following seven (7) documents: 1. Completed “Change in PD” form 2. Copy of the institution’s Letter of Appointment and Acceptance The letter(s) must contain at least the following items: a. Signature of the President/CEO or Dean/Administratorb. Position Titlec. RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS)

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CoARC. In order to have the best experience possible we highly recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome web browser. Not doing so can result in a degraded performance. STUDENTS - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR The Department ( www.ed.gov) and CHEA ( www.CHEA.org) have more detail and definitions about “accreditation mills” on their websites. If you suspect a degree mill or accreditation mill is providing respiratory care education, please contact the CoARC Executive Office at (817) 283-2835 ext. 101 or by email at tom@coarc.com. The

Commission on

KEY PERSONNEL ACADEMY The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. WEBINARS - COARC - COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR Webinars In an effort to develop and maintain an effective orientation, training, and professional development program for key program personnel, CoARC has established a free webinar training series. Additional web‐based training sessions are planned throughout the year on a variety of topics. Future topics and dates/times will be provided here and via email. Preparing for RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (RAM & SURVEYS) Resource Assessment (RAM & Surveys) CoARC Policy 3.015 – Resource assessment must be performed annually (Standard 2.16) using the CoARC’s Student and Program Personnel Resource Assessment surveys (www.coarc.com). Resource Assessment data from any portion of the program with a separate ID number (base and program options must be derived separately, using evaluation PROGRAMMATIC OUTCOMES DATA Programmatic Outcomes Data The intent of the reporting is that comparable information be readily available to the public. If the program has a web page, the information below must be included on the program’s web page, or a reference to the location of that information must be included on the web page. This policy strengthens ACCREDITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Accreditation Policies and Procedures The CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures have been updated effective March 2021. Click on the following links to view the revised Accreditation Policies: CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual-clean (Effective 3-13-2021) CoARC Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual-with changes (Effective 3-13-2021) An Accreditation Process Flow ASAHP LAUNCHES INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION RESEARCH ASAHP’s Research Committee is now accepting applications for the Interprofessional Collaboration Research Grant Program. The grant’s goal is to support innovative research projects with the highest potential to produce new knowledge and paradigms towards success in interprofessional collaboration. Projects should involve at least two and preferably more health professions. The most ACCREDITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 1 ACCREDITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policies in Effect as of March 13, 2021 Clarifications 3/13/2021 With clarifying changes to Section 2, Policies 2.03, 2.05, and 2.06

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