Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) Respiratory Care program was recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) to receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success.
In March 2021, ECTC’s Respiratory Care program successfully achieved its second re-accreditation since the program’s start in 2009 and implemented an 18-month completion status in the spring of 2022.
“Our advisory board, consisting of clinical managers and supervisors, is very excited to get our graduates six months sooner than previous” associates, Respiratory Care Coordinator Rebecca Higdon said. “Enrolled students will go through the same content, (they will be) eligible for the same exams upon graduation and be held to the same high standards. Local employers love this 18-month option and seek out ECTC graduates.”
ECTC President and CEO Dr. Juston Pate said the college was proud to accept the award.
“The work our Respiratory Care program’s instructors have put in to meet workforce needs and provide quality training for our students is remarkable,” Pate said. “This award is wonderful news and speaks to the quality education our future healthcare workforce receives at ECTC. The program isn’t easy, but these pass rates testify to the importance of perseverance for our enrolled students.”
Higdon said the award is an honor and a confirmation of the program’s excellence.
“Being recognized as one of 23 programs nationally with 100 percent pass rates on the RRT is a huge accomplishment. Faculty at ECTC care about the success of our students and try to instill drive into them to be the best they can be, and our graduates are well prepared to take board exams and function as vital members of the cardiopulmonary team.”
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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