Medicine:Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
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An Associate of Science in Respiratory Care (ASRC) is an entry-level tertiary education respiratory therapy degree. In the United States , this type of degree is usually awarded by community colleges or similar respiratory schools. Some four year colleges also offer this degree.[1] Students in the United States awarded an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the NBRC-ELE and then the NBRC-WRE and NBRC-CSE then apply for state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.[2][3]
Respiratory care practice
Students awarded an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the three credentialing examinations NBRC-ELE, NBRC-WRE, and NBRC-CSE and apply for licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Similar degrees
- Associate of Respiratory Therapy (ART)
- Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (AAS)
- Associate of Science in Advanced Respiratory Therapy (ASART)
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (ADRT)
- Associate of Science in Cardiopulmonary Sciences (ASCS)
References
- ↑ "Transitioning the respiratory therapy workforce for 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 56 (5): 681–90. 2011. doi:10.4187/respcare.01169. PMID 21276324.
- ↑ "Competencies needed by graduate respiratory therapists in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 55 (5): 601–16. 2010. PMID 20420732.
- ↑ "Creating a vision for respiratory care in 2015 and beyond.". Respir Care 54 (3): 375–89. 2009. PMID 19245732.
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