LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 28 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Oct. 27, 2026 | For the third consecutive time, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has recognized the College of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Care program with its Apex Designation for 2027-2028.
The department offers a bachelor's degree in Cardio-Respiratory Care and a master's degree in Respiratory Care. Only nine other programs nationwide earned the recognition, less than 5% of the 500 respiratory care programs in the U.S.
First developed by AARC in 2017, the association bestows the designation every two years to honor respiratory care departments and educational programs...