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School of Health Professions

Accreditation Information

Division of Respiratory Care

The Entry to the Profession Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) and Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and program outcomes data can be found on the .

In 2017, the Entry to the Profession MSRC program was visited and reviewed by CoARC and received a 10-year approval indicating full compliance with all accreditation standards.

In 2023 the Entry to the Profession BSRC program had their onsite accreditation visit by CoARC.  It received full accreditation status indicating full compliance with all accreditation standards.
 
The next site visit for both programs is planned for 2027. 

Graduates of the Entry to the Profession Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care AND Master of Science in Respiratory Care programs are eligible to sit for the national board examinations given by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
1248 Harwood Rd.
Bedford, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ 76021-4244
817-283-2835, fax 817-354-8519

Institutional Accreditation

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on The Commission on Colleges and Universities’ website ().

As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. As stated on their , “It is important to emphasize that this change does not affect the accreditation status of any member institutionâ€� including Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. Throughout Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s and the Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,â€� “CC&U,â€� or "SACSCOC."

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.

As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. Throughout Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,â€� “CC&U,â€� or “SACSCOC.â€�

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School of Health Professions

7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX, TX 78229
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