An Associate of Science in Respiratory Care (ASRC) is an entry-level

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, this type of degree is usually awarded by

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respiratory school A College of Respiratory Care is a type of Education, educational institution, or part thereof, providing education and training to become a fully qualified respiratory practitioner. The nature of respiratory care education and respiratory practiti ...

s. Some four year colleges also offer this degree. Students in the United States awarded an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the

NBRC-ELE The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 1960 with the purpose of awarding and maintaining credentialing for Respiratory Therapists in the United States. The NBRC is the only organization in the Un ...

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NBRC-CSE The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 1960 with the purpose of awarding and maintaining credentialing for Respiratory Therapists in the United States. The NBRC is the only organization in the Un ...

then apply for state

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as a

Registered Respiratory Therapist A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner trained in critical care and cardio-pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people who have acute critical conditions, cardiac and pulmonary disease. Respirator ...

Respiratory care practice

Students awarded an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the three credentialing examinations

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and apply for licensure as a

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

Science in Respiratory Care Respiratory therapy

Respiratory Care A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner trained in critical care and cardio-pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people who have acute critical conditions, cardiac and pulmonary disease. Respirato ...

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