Respiratory Care Program earns national award

Youngstown State University’s Respiratory Care Program is among a select group of programs nationally to receive the 2018 Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award.

The honor from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care will be presented at the American Association of Respiratory Care’s Summer Forum in July in San Antonio, Texas.

“From a program effectiveness perspective, CoARC views this credential as a measure of a program’s success in inspiring its graduates to achieve their highest educational and professional aspirations,” CoARC President Allen Gustin Jr. said. “CoARC extends its sincere congratulations to you, your faculty, students and graduates for meeting these rigorous standards.”

Respiratory therapy is a health profession that focuses on the diagnostic evaluation, treatment and management of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. AARC is the leading national and international professional association for respiratory care. CoARC accredits degree-granting programs in respiratory care across the nation.

YSU’s Respiratory Care program, directed by Associate Professor Mary Yacavone, offers both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Respiratory Care. The program, part of the Department of Health Professors at YSU, also offers a certificate in Polysomnography. The master’s degree is also offered online, while the bachelor’s degree is offered online as a completion program for individuals who have already completed an associate degree program.