2024 CoARC Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award

In July 2024, UTMB's Respiratory Therapy Program was recognized by the accrediting agency (CoARC) at the AARC Summer Forum with a Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award.

2023-2024 AARC Apex Recognition Award

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Respiratory Therapy in the School of Health Professions (SHP) recently earned the American Association for Respiratory Care Apex Recognition Award. To receive this highly sought after recognition, respiratory therapy programs must demonstrate best practices in the profession.

Our SHP Department of Respiratory Therapy was one of only 29 recipients across the United States for this year’s recognition. The Apex Award distinguishes programs for their commitment to excellence in professional development and the education of respiratory therapists to deliver the highest quality of care and elevate the respiratory therapy profession. Our team has worked hard to provide this outstanding level of education to our students while also seeking out opportunities to grow our program and the profession.

Fast Facts

• Our Master of Science Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) program is one of nine (9) entry-level graduate respiratory care programs in the nation.
• Our student to faculty ratio encourages individualized attention with highly qualified, specialty credentialed faculty. In addition to spacious classrooms with current technology, you will receive training with state-of-the-art equipment in our new Health Education Center that includes a 77-bed simulation hospital with a 10-bed intensive care unit.
• Since 2010, our program has consistently been recognized for Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success by CoARC.
• We are the first MSRT program in Texas to receive the AARC Apex Recognition Award, showcasing our unwavering commitment to exceptional education.
• UTMB MSRT program is home to the CardioRespiratory Assisted Ventilation and Evaluation (CRAVE) Research Lab, where cutting-edge technology and research enhance your educational experience.
• Participate in Community Engagement through initiatives at St. Vincent Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, St. Vincent ICOPE Clinic, and Global Health Opportunities in Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean.
• Our MSRT students train and practice at the Texas Medical Center which is the world's largest medical complex.