Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Public SafetyTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) is an accreditation body focused on respiratory care education. Its primary function is to ensure that educational programs preparing students for professional practice in respiratory care meet standards that support competent practice across associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels, and it also accredits polysomnography programs within respiratory care degree offerings. By evaluating program quality and consistency, CoARC aims to protect consumers, advance the profession, and uphold educational integrity for the field of respiratory care. Based in Bedford, Texas, the organization emphasizes professionalism, service, collaborative leadership, accountability, transparency, and excellence in its operations and decision-making processes. In addition to setting accreditation norms, CoARC partners with related organizations to promote the need for trained respiratory care professionals, reflecting its role within the broader public safety and healthcare education landscape.