Baker College respiratory care program ranked 'Distinguished' second consecutive year

Baker College of Auburn Hills’ respiratory care program has been chosen to receive the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success award by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for the second consecutive year.

Since 2008, 100 percent of respiratory care program graduates have passed the credentialing examination issued by The National Board for Respiratory Care. In addition, 99.8 percent of available graduates are employed, with many having earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and one each will soon earn a doctorate and a medical degree.

“This notable award signifies that our students are receiving training that inspires them to achieve their highest educational and professional aspirations,” said Peter W. Karsten, Ph.D., CPA, Baker College of Auburn Hills president. “This is essential not only to Baker College, but also to the many health care employers that hire our graduates.”

To select program award winners, the CoARC Board reviews objective criteria based on key accreditation metrics and data. These include outcomes and a documented credentialing success of 90 percent or greater. Programs must also hold accreditation without a progress report and meet or exceed established CoARC thresholds for certified respiratory therapist (CRT) success, attrition and job placement.

Respiratory care practitioners may find employment in hospitals, home care companies, physician’s offices, extended care facilities, outpatient centers, respiratory care equipment sales, or as educators in hospitals, colleges and universities. Therapists may choose to specialize in neonatology or pediatrics, sleep diagnostics, pulmonary function testing, rehabilitation, or critical and emergent care.

The respiratory care associate degree program was launched at the Auburn Hills campus in 2006 and received CoARC accreditation in 2009.

For more information about Baker College of Auburn Hills respiratory care program, contact Nicole Chirco in the admissions office at nicole.chirco@baker.edu or 248.340.0600, or visit www.baker.edu.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 23,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker College grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. An impressive 97 percent of available graduates are employed. Every Baker College graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker College is a pioneer in distance education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.