Affiliate Courses
These free courses will be held the day before Summer Forum on Saturday, June 24.
Available Courses
- Course #1 — Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Course #2 — Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
8:00 am–11:00 am | Room TBA
Course #1 — Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Compliance with CoARC Standards: What are Key Elements from NBRC Reports
Thomas Smalling, PhD RRT-NPS FAARC, Bedford TX
Robert C. Shaw Jr., PhD RRT FAARC, Olathe KS
During a session co-presented by CoARC and NBRC, examples of reports the NBRC provides to programs will be evaluated in small groups who will develop plans to improve the performances of future program graduates. Course capacity is limited. Pre-registration is not required.
12:00 noon–1:30 pm | Room TBA
Course #2 — Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Meet the Referee
This session is an opportunity for program personnel and administrators to meet with their program referees on an individual basis to discuss:
- Recent changes to CoARC policies, procedures, and documentation involving the referee process;
- Interpretation of the new CoARC accreditation standards;
- What is recommended for improvement of the institution or program, including any progress reports; and
- How to communicate appropriately and effectively with their program referee and Executive Office staff.
Attendance for this session is on a first-come, first-served basis and attendees are required to pre-register with the CoARC by contacting Michelle Poster.