πΉ Licensure & Compliance
Stay certified and informed with tools from the Arkansas State Medical Board and related organizations.
- ASMB Respiratory Therapist License Portal
- Respiratory Therapist Application Packet (PDF)
- CEU Guidelines (PDF)
- Medical Practices Act & Rules
- Licensee FAQs
πΉ National & Professional Organizations
Connect with national boards, credentialing resources, and continuing education support.
- NBRC β Credentialing & Exam Info
- AARC β Membership & Advocacy
- AARConnect β National RT Community
- Arkansas Department of Health
πΉ News & Alerts
Stay current with professional news, advocacy updates, and emergency preparedness resources.
- AARC Legislative Advocacy Center
- Arkansas Disaster Preparedness β ADH
- CDC β Respiratory Virus Info
π§ This section may be updated with ASRC-specific alerts and announcements.
πΉ RT Programs in Arkansas
Looking to become a respiratory therapist or refer a student? All accredited programs in Arkansas can be found via the CoARC database:
π Find Accredited RT Programs
This tool allows filtering by state to quickly locate programs like:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock & Texarkana)
- Northwest Arkansas Community College (Bentonville)
- Pulaski Technical College (North Little Rock)
- Southeast Arkansas College (Pine Bluff)
- UAMS β University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock & Texarkana)
πΉ Legislative Contacts
Want to support the future of the respiratory therapy profession? Start here:
- Find Your U.S. Senators β Arkansas
- Find Your U.S. House Representative
- Arkansas State Legislature β Member Directory
π How to Contact Your Legislator
- Be brief and respectful.
Introduce yourself as a respiratory therapist (or student) in Arkansas. - State the issue clearly.
Reference the bill, topic, or concern relevant to RTs or patient care. - Make it personal.
Share how it impacts your practice or your patients. - Request specific action.
Example: βPlease support [Bill Number] to ensure continued access to respiratory therapy.β - Include your contact info.
This encourages them to respond or follow up.
π‘ Phone calls, emails, or even social media messages can make a difference.
πΉ ASRC Bylaws & Forms
Internal tools and documents for ASRC members and partners.
π¨ Need Help or See Something Missing?
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