Only a handful of colleges in the United States currently offer graduate-level APRT (Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist) programs, because they must be accredited by CoARC. The most established and widely recognized option is at The Ohio State University.
Below is the clearest list based on current CoARC-accredited APRT programs and those in development.
These are the programs officially recognized as APRT-level graduate education.
The Ohio State University – Master of Respiratory Therapy, Advanced Practice (MRT-AP)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Program Type: Graduate (Master’s)
Focus Areas:
Notes: One of the first and most developed APRT programs in the country.
CoARC has been working with several universities to expand APRT education. These programs may be in candidacy, development, or awaiting approval.
Likely or Emerging APRT Program Sites
(Based on AARC and CoARC communications about APRT expansion)
Universities with existing strong graduate respiratory therapy programs are the most likely adopters, including:
These institutions already run advanced RT programs and have publicly expressed interest in APRT pathways, but full APRT accreditation is still pending.
Until more programs launch, The Ohio State University remains the primary CoARC-accredited APRT route.
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