Respiratory Program Earns Five Year Accreditation

National Park College (NPC) Respiratory Care program received a five-year continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) last week.

Paul Lowe, Respiratory Faculty, with students at National Park College.COARC provides accreditation services to educational programs in Respiratory Care to ensure that institutions provide high quality respiratory care education and competently prepare students for the workplace. The accreditation process is voluntary and is initiated at the request of an institution. The accreditation process includes a rigorous self-study and completion of an on-site visit.Pictured is Respiratory Program Director, Paul Lowe demonstrating intubation techniques to students.

"We are proud of this certification. It demonstrates our commitment to providing the best education needed for our Respiratory Care students to begin their professional practice,” said Respiratory Program Director, Paul Lowe.