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R.R.T.-to-B.S. Application Procedures
Class size is
limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation
in the program. Early application is encouraged.
Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care: Application
for fall semester admission to the professional phase of the
program must be made between September 1 and May 15 in any
academic year. Individuals selected for admission will be
notified by the chairman of the department. Applications may be
accepted after the deadline depending on class capacity.
Individuals are encouraged to apply early, as qualified applicants
may receive conditional acceptance to the program prior to
application deadline. Applicants must provide: |
- Application for Admission:
The College of Health Related Professions Application for Admission is
required. Please contact the department office or the Office of
Student Affairs for information.
- Application Fee:
A
$20.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the
application. (If applying to multiple programs, a $20.00 fee is
required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional
program.)
- Official Transcripts: Arrange
for each college or university you have attended to forward an
official transcript of your course work. A CGPA of at least 2.0
is required to be considered for admission.
- Proof of RRT Status: Submit a
notarized copy of NBRC documentation of your RRT credential.
- Interview: Applicants must
submit written responses to a list of interview questions with the
application. The Certificate of Authorship must be signed and
submitted by the applicant in order to complete this requirement.
- References: Three (3)
Reference Rating Forms are required. The forms must be completed by
the applicant’s direct supervisor, a physician, and a peer
professional (therapist, nurse, etc.). Reference forms and business
return envelopes will be provided with the application packet when
requested. The reference rating forms must be postmarked by the stated
deadline in order to meet the admission deadline.
Transcripts “issued to the student”
will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the
College of Health Related Professions by the institution issuing the
transcript.
Arkansas residency will be considered
during selection for admission.
Applicants are considered without
regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, or
sex. Otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal
consideration.
All application forms may be obtained
from the program office.
All documents should be submitted to:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Related
Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS Slot 619, 4301 West Markham
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.
Upon acceptance into either the
Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science professional program,
students must complete the following admission requirements:
- CPR Certification: Students
must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS, Health Care
Providers) according to American Heart Association (AHA) standards
prior to the first clinical course. The course must be administered or
approved by the Department. The AHA “Heartsaver” and the Red Cross CPR
course do not fulfill this requirement. All current CPR certifications
which expire prior to the program graduation date will require
recertification as a prerequisite to the first clinical course.
- Physical Examination:
Physical examination forms must be completed and signed by a physician
and are due no later than three (3) weeks before the date of
registration for the first semester.
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