The Baccalaureate of Science Degree begins fall 2000. Clinicals allow students to put it all together Of the seven Respiratory Care education programs in Arkansas, only two are registry level, this one in Texarkana and the base program in the CHRP at UAMS in Little Rock. Qualifications Qualified applicants will be NBRC- Registered Respiratory Therapists with at least two years current Adult ICU experience and proven teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and teaching experience in a CoARC approved program. Qualified applicants without a BS degree will be given 24 months to complete this degree to maintain their appointment.
Students provide smoking awareness presentations to area elementary schools.
Active participation in outreach and recruitment programs involving the program and the AHEC-Southwest are expected. Additional clinical duties include respiratory consultation with the Family Practice Residency Program and providing clinical support to the Family Practice Clinic. Additional teaching opportunities include CME classes for physicians, continuing education classes for respiratory therapists, and the annual fall symposium sponsored by the program. Program faculty participate s in American Lung Association-sponsored educational programs and fundraisers. As the program is a part of a major university, opportunities to conduct educational and clinical research are both available and encouraged.