An Associate of Science in Respiratory Care (ASRC) is an entry-level tertiary education respiratory therapy degree.
In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by community colleges or similar respiratory schools.
[1] Students in the United States awarded an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the NBRC-ELE and then the NBRC-WRE and NBRC-CSE then apply for state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
[2][3] Students awarded an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care are qualified to sit for the three credentialing examinations NBRC-ELE, NBRC-WRE, and NBRC-CSE and apply for licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
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