Transitions within the Office of the Professions
Transitions within the Office of the Professions with the appointment David H. Hamilton, Ph.D., LMSW.
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Academic Advancement Summary
Academic Advancement Summary Update – July 2024
July 2024 update – The committee met with Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy’s legislative representatives to discuss the movement of the bill towards a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
Academic Advancement Summary
Academic Advancement Summary Update – Sept 2023
The Borough of Manhattan Community College Advisory Board were supportive, especially with the new language of the bill.
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Justification for Changing the Educational Requirement
In 1992, New York recognized respiratory therapy as a licensed profession. To keep up with advancements in medical care, legislation is being pursued to require respiratory therapists to hold a bachelor’s degree, ensuring they are well-prepared to manage complex cardiac and pulmonary disorders and improve patient outcomes.