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RT Earns Distinguished Credentialing Success Award

We are delighted to share that our UTMB School of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Therapy will be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award!

This prestigious recognition places UTMB's program among an elite group demonstrating exceptional achievement in:

  • RRT credentialing success rates of 90% or higher

  • Strong student retention

  • High performance on the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) exam

  • Consistent compliance with rigorous accreditation standards

This award reflects the dedication of our outstanding faculty, students, and graduates, whose commitment to excellence continues to elevate the profession and inspire the next generation of respiratory care leaders. The award will be presented at the CoARC Awards ceremony on July 12.

Congratulations to everyone in the Department of Respiratory Therapy!