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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:

  1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Related Professions Application for Admission is required. Please contact the department office or the CHRP Office of Student Affairs for information.*
     

  2. 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.)
     

  3. 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.
     

  4. Professional Observation: Applicants are required to demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the profession through observation and discussion with a practicing professional in the field. Contact the Department for details.
     

  5. Interview: Qualified applicants are contacted to arrange an interview following receipt of application requirements 1–4 listed above.
     

  6. Testing Results: All applicants will be required to take the Health Occupations Admission Examination (HOAE) administered by the department. The cost of the on-line examination is $15.00. 
     

  7. TOEFL scores as applicable.

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.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers: 
All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHRP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chrp/catalog/ .

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 the professional program, students must complete the following admission requirements:

  1. 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. 
     
  2. 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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Little Rock 
Erna Boone, MEd, RRT
4301 West Markham, # 737
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 526-4490

 

Batesville
Tom Jones, RRT
Respiratory Care Program
PO Box 3350
Batesville, AR  72503
(870) 612-2064

Texarkana
Patrick Evans, MEd, RRT, RN
300 East 6th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-6054

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