Licensure and Certification
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
RRT: Graduates of the Respiratory Care Technology AAS degree program are eligible to apply for the Therapist Multiple Choice(TMC) Examination and the Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE) Examination offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful candidates earn the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Successful completion of this program does not itself ensure certification or registration. Each student is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the applicable requirements, including the examination schedules.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE RESPIRATORY CARE
The Respiratory Care Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC). Successful completion of professional course work in the Respiratory Care Technology AAS degree program satisfies the academic requirements to apply for a license in the State of Mississippi. Applicants with the intent to seek licensure outside of Mississippi upon completion of this program, must access the list of State Respiratory Care Boards below to identify whether ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s Respiratory Care program meets, does not meet, or if it has not been determined whether ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s program meets the educational requirements for licensure in any state or U.S. territory. It is our recommendation that applicants wishing to apply for out of state license contact the specific state licensing agencies directly prior to beginning the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ program for licensure requirements.
STATE RESPIRATORY CARE BOARDS
Alabama
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Alabama.
Alaska
(Not currently regulated in Alaska)
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Alaska.
Arizona
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Arizona.
Arkansas
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Arkansas.
California
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in California.
Colorado
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Colorado.
Connecticut
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Connecticut.
Delaware
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Delaware.
District of Columbia (D.C.)
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in District of Columbia (D.C.).
Florida
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Florida.
Georgia
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Georgia.
Hawaii
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Hawaii.
Illinois
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Illinois.
Indiana
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Indiana.
Iowa
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Iowa.
Kansas
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Kansa.
Kentucky
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Kentucky.
Louisiana
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Louisiana.
Maine
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Maine.
Maryland
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Maryland.
Massachusetts
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Massachusetts.
Michigan
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Michigan.
Minnesota
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Minnesota.
Mississippi
Completion of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Mississippi.
Missouri
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Missouri.
Montana
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Montana.
Nebraska
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Nebraska.
Nevada
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Nevada.
New Hampshire
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New Hampshire.
New Jersey
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New Jersey.
New Mexico
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New Mexco.
New York
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in New York.
North Carolina
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in North Carolina.
North Dakota
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in North Dakota.
Ohio
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Ohio.
Oklahoma
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Oklahoma.
Oregon
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Oregon.
Pennsylvania
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in South Carolina.
South Dakota
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in South Dakota.
Tennessee
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Tennessee.
Texas
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Texas.
Utah
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Utah.
Vermont
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Vermont.
Virginia
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Virginia.
Washington
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Washington.
West Virginia
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has not determined whether completion of Coahoma Community College’s -accredited Respiratory Care Program meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care Professional license in Wyoming.
*Updated 10/2020