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Awards

2018 CoARC Outstanding Service Award

                                                                                                                                     

   
Ian Gilmour, MD, FRCP(C), FACA, FCCP, is a retired anesthesiologist and intensivist who has been associated with the profession of Respiratory Care for many years.  His first contact was as an examiner for the last two oral examinations in New Orleans and Las Vegas in the mid 70’s and he started doing site visits for JRCRTE in 1988.  He became one of the ASA reps on the JRCRTE Board in 1994, was on the Board during its transformation to the CoARC in 1998 and finished his first tenure in 2007.  During that period he served as Treasurer for several years, was elected President in 2002 and served for two years in that position.  He was brought back on the Board in 2012 as a public member and reappointed as an ASA representative in 2016.  He has continued to do site visits for the CoARC and serves on several committees


 

Bonner Smith Outstanding Service Award

Smith-(1).jpgIn 2011, the profession and CoARC lost a true friend. Bonner Smith, JD, was a public member of the CoARC for over 13 years and served on almost every committee during his tenure.  In 2013, the CoARC established a new award named after Mr. Smith. The award recognizes one individual annually for demonstrating outstanding and enduring service to the profession of respiratory care through its educational accreditation system. The award is intended to honor individuals for exemplary contributions as members of the Commission or its predecessor Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education.(JRCRTE).


Bonner-Smith-Kathy-Rye-Shelly-Bonny-Smith-jpeg400x400-(1).jpegThe award was presented posthumously to Mr. Smith in 2013 at the CoARC Awards Ceremony during the AARC Summer Forum in Orlando, FL. Accepting the award, on behalf of Mr. Smith, was his wife, Shelly, and his daughter, Bonny.

Dr. Ralph Kendall, MD Outstanding Site Visitor Award

Kendall-and-Leidich-jpeg400x400.jpgDR. RALPH KENDALL NAMED CoARC COMMISSIONER EMERITUS

At the 2013 AARC Summer Forum, Dr. Ralph Kendall was named CoARC Commissioner Emeritus. Here is the resolution presented to Dr. Kendall as adopted by the Board of Commissioners on July 13, 2013.

Outstanding Site Visitor Award Presentation at AARC International Congress

Dr-Kendall-SV-Award-11-2010.JPGThe Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) recognizes up to two active Site Visitors annually, for dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the CoARC’s mission of ensuring the high quality of respiratory care education. Nominations are made by the CoARC Commissioners.

nominee must have participated in at least three (3) CoARC site visits within the past two (2) years by the nomination deadline. In addition, nominees must not have any negative evaluations within the same two-year period, and have provided a special contribution to the site visit process.

The award was named for Dr. Ralph Kendall, MD as a permanent expression of CoARC’s grateful recognition of his outstanding service as a site visitor and mentor. Dr. Kendall became a site visitor for CoARC in 1989 and has performed approximately 28 site visits over the past 6 years. Dr. Kendall also served as Chair of the CoARC Site Visit Subcommittee from 2003 to 2009. His expertise and assistance to program personnel and in training new site visitors is unparalleled and through the establishment of this award will not be forgotten.

Previous Outstanding Site Visitor Award Recipients

  • 2010 - Michael W. Prewitt, PhD, RRT
  • 2011 - Leann Papp, EdS, RN, RRT, RCP
  • 2012 - Phyllis W. Brunner, BS, RRT
  • 2013 - Monica Schibig, MA, RRT-NPS, CPFT
  • 2014 - Diane Flatland, MS-RRT, NPS
  • 2015 - Kelli Chronister, MS-RRT, CPFT, NPS
  • 2015 - Ian Gilmour, MD
  • 2016 - Thomas Baxter, EdD, RRT    
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  • 2017 - Thomas Harding, MS, RRT, RPFT

Previous RRT Credentialing Success Award Recipients

The Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award is presented as part of the CoARC’s continued efforts to value the RRT credential as a standard of professional achievement. From a program effectiveness perspective, the CoARC views the RRT credential as a measure of a program’s success in inspiring its graduates to achieve their highest educational and professional aspirations.

In selecting programs for this recognition, the CoARC Board used objective criteria based on key accreditation metrics documented in the 2018 Annual Report of Current Status (RCS). These programs were required to: (1) have three or more years of outcomes data; (2) hold accreditation without a progress report; (3) document RRT credentialing success of 90% or above, and (4) meet or exceed established CoARC thresholds for CRT credentialing success, retention, and on-time
graduation rate. The CoARC extends its sincere congratulations to you, your faculty, students, and graduates for meeting these rigorous criteria.

Keep in mind that the conferral of this achievement award does not imply the CoARC’s recommendation, endorsement, or ranking of your program in relation to other CoARC-accredited programs. Publications or announcements of this award shall not imply such recommendation, endorsement, or ranking. The primary responsibility of CoARC is to accredit programs based on their compliance with established accreditation standards.
 

Sixth Annual Outstanding Site Visitor of the Year Award

SV-Awards-2015-jpeg400x400.jpegThis year the CoARC elected to present the award to two recipients for the Outstanding Site Visitor of the Year: Ian Gilmour, MD and Kelli Chronister, MS, RRT, CPFT, NPS.

Ian Gilmour became a site visitor for the CoARC in 1988 and has played an indispensable role in his long association with the CoARC. He participated in 8 on-site reviews in 2015 and 14 total visits over the past 5 years. His dedication to the accreditation process has been seen in numerous ways by serving as a Commissioner, offering to assist with site visits on a short notice, training new site visitors, and serving as the Team Captain on complex on-site reviews.

Dr. Gilmour has been described by his peers as an excellent site visitor and team captain with a kind, helpful and professional approach. He is very organized, knowledgeable and clear about all aspects of the site visit process and the CoARC Standards. His dedication and long-term service to the CoARC should not go unnoticed.

Kelli Chronister became a site visitor for the CoARC in 2008 and has completed 11 site visits over the past 5 years. Ms. Chronister has served as a team captain, assisted with training new site visitors, and has offered to help with numerous site visits. She has been described by her peers as well prepared, professional, helpful, and thorough with a positive outlook that provides constructive feedback that will benefit the programs. Since Kelli is currently a Director of Clinical Education, her experience has been very helpful in providing valuable feedback on how to manage the clinical portion of a respiratory care program. The CoARC unquestionably values and appreciates her dedication to the accreditation process.


Scholarships

CoARC George G. Burton, MD Student Educational Research Scholarship

burton.jpgThe CoARC has established a scholarship to support up to $2,000 annually to a student of a CoARC-accredited program for educational or accreditation research with practical value to the respiratory care profession.
 

General Instructions

Submission of Application Forms

Use the attached form to apply for the CoARC George G. Burton, MD Student Educational Research Scholarship. Use English only and avoid jargon and unusual abbreviations. The application should be single spaced and include: graphs, diagrams, tables and charts where needed. Any oversized documents, graphs, diagrams, tables and charts should be put in an appendix. 

Please sign and submit all documentation as one PDF.  Email the completed packet to Bonnie Marrs:

bonnie@coarc.com

All completed applications should be submitted by February 25th for consideration of the annual award. Any incomplete applications will be denied. The CoARC will utilize appropriate consultants to assure a complete review of the application. Applicants will be notified by April 1 of the decision regarding award of a scholarship. The scholarship and certificate are presented at the CoARC Awards Ceremony during the AARC Summer Forum. The CoARC will cover the travel expenses for the award recipient to attend the Awards Ceremony to receive the award.

The CoARC reserves the right to recall funds granted for a project, if they are being misused or if sufficient progress is not being made.

Progress Reports

Summary reports must be submitted within six (6) months of approval and upon completion of the project and must be properly identified with the title and name of the principal investigator. Publications related to the research must acknowledge the support of the CoARC; The award recipient must notify the CoARC Executive Office upon publication and include the link/reference where the publication can be found.

For more information on the application process, contact the CoARC Executive Office at 817-283-2835 ext. 102.

CoARC Louis Sinopoli, PhD, RRT, FAARC Faculty Educational Research Scholarship

sinopoli.jpgApplication Information and Instructions

The CoARC has established a scholarship to support up to $2,000 annually to a faculty member of a CoARC-accredited program for educational or accreditation research with practical value to the respiratory care profession.

 

General Instructions

Submission of Application Forms

Use the attached form to apply for the CoARC Louis Sinopoli, PhD, RRT, FAARC Faculty Educational Research Scholarship. Use English only and avoid jargon and unusual abbreviations. The application should be single spaced and include: graphs, diagrams, tables and charts where needed. Any oversized documents, graphs, diagrams, tables and charts should be put in an appendix. 

Please sign and submit all documentation as one PDF.  Email the completed packet to Bonnie Marrs: bonnie@coarc.com

All completed applications should be submitted by February 25th for consideration of the annual award. Any incomplete applications will be denied. The CoARC will utilize appropriate consultants to assure a complete review of the application. Applicants will be notified by April 1 of the decision regarding award of a scholarship. The scholarship and certificate are presented at the CoARC Awards Ceremony during the AARC Summer Forum. The CoARC will cover the travel expenses for the award recipient to attend the Awards Ceremony to receive the award.

The CoARC reserves the right to recall funds granted for a project, if they are being misused or if sufficient progress is not being made.

Progress Reports

Summary reports must be submitted within six (6) months of approval and upon completion of the project and must be properly identified with the title and name of the principal investigator. Publications related to the research must acknowledge the support of the CoARC. The award recipient must notify the CoARC Executive Office upon publication and include the link/reference where the publication can be found.

For more information on the application process, contact the CoARC Executive Office at 817-283-2835 ext. 102.
 

CoARC Stephen P. Mikles, EdS, RRT, FAARC Media Award

Mikles.jpgThis award is presented in honor of CoARC’s Past-President, Stephen P. Mikles. $2,000.00 is awarded to the recipient and, in addition, the award includes travel expenses and one night’s stay at the AARC International Congress, (up to $750) as well as a full registration to the AARC International Congress. The applicant must be a currently matriculated student in a CoARC accredited program in good standing and must also be majoring in Respiratory Care for at least six (6) months prior to the scholarship deadline date. To access the application for this award please go to the Lambda Beta website (http://lambdabeta.org).

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Kettering National Seminars Announces Sponsorship Agreement with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

Kettering.jpgDayton, OH (June 15, 2017) Kettering National Seminars, the leading review for health care credentialing exams, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the George G. Burton, MD Scholarship Award presented by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Kettering National Seminars will be providing the sponsorship funds to CoARC at the Annual Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Awards reception preceding the 2017 AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) Summer Forum to be held in Tucson, AZ, June 25–27, 2017.

About Kettering National Seminars

Kettering National Seminars (www.KetteringSeminars.com) was founded in 1979 by Scott McNeily with the single purpose of helping students pass the national exam. Kettering National Seminars provides a comprehensive review for eight separate allied health credentialing exams. After almost forty years Kettering National Seminars has helped over 465,000 students attain their credentials.

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