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HRS News
- 2020 - 2021 HRS Awards
- 2021 - 2022 HRS Awards
- 2022 - 2023 HRS Awards
- Amy Darragh named director of HRS
- Analysis of dietary patterns helps redefine malnourishment, healthy eating
- Archived News
- Bolte Honored for Worldwide Contributions in Research and Leadership
- CARESTREAM offers early patient care
- Research shows large doses of intensive therapy better for children with cerebral palsy
- Chris Taylor, PhD featured on Vital Minds Podcast
- HRS Dean's List
- Deborah Larsen, PhD, PT, announces retirement
- Faculty Honored for Excellence in Research Mentoring
- Finding Strength, Support After Loss
- Funderburg Discovers Marker of Immune Activation in COVID-19
- Garvin honored for humanistic approach to teaching
- Health Sciences Online Program Ranking
- HRS Celebrates 534 during Pre-Commencement 2021
- HRS Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in School History in 2023
- HRS Creates Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- HRS MRT degree has many "firsts"
- Dr. Amy Darragh Named HRS Interim Director
- HRS on track to lead and grow
- HRS Pre-Commencement Celebration
- HRS Virtual Open House
- HRS Addressing the healthcare needs of tomorrow, today
- Intergenerational Activities to Improve Children's Perception of Aging Adults
- Moving the needle on global health equity
- My Brother's Keeper
- New course examines policy related to food insecurity
- Ohio State Respiratory Therapy Program Earns Award
- Ohio State's First MRT Graduates
- OTD Student Publishes Children's Book
- RT Program CaARC Award Winner Five Years Straight
- Sergakis named Practitioner of the Year
- Sisters in medicine
- Swim lessons for autistic kids could decrease drowning risk
- Taylor appointed to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
- Team care experiences advance learning
- 10th Annual Theraball hosted by DPT Students and Faculty
- U.S. News & World Report Rankings
- U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor's Programs
- Mission and Vision
The Ohio State University Respiratory Therapy program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has been recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), as a recipient of the 2023-2024 Apex Recognition Award. Ohio State joins an elite group of respiratory care educational programs from across the U.S. who have met the stringent quality, clinical practice or educational program criteria of the award. Only 11 out of 423 educational programs in the country meet the criteria to earn this prestigious honor this year.
The Apex Recognition Award distinguishes programs for their commitment to excellence in professional development and the education of respiratory therapists to deliver the highest quality care and elevate the respiratory therapy profession.
The Ohio State Respiratory Therapy program was established in 1971 with the mission to prepare advanced-level therapists who can provide leadership for the ongoing development of the profession. The program has been highly successful, awarding baccalaureate degrees for over 50 years and is nationally recognized for excellence. The Respiratory Therapy baccalaureate program has continued accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and has received its 2022 President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success and its Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award for the past eight years in a row.
The program boasts a low student to faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 22 students, providing unsurpassed individual attention. Roughly 45 percent of our students pursue graduate or professional degrees and Ohio State Respiratory Therapy alumni are leaders in administration, education, professional practice and respiratory therapy associations across the nation.