The AARC Apex Recognition Award is a recognition program for respiratory care departments in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, home medical equipment (HME) companies, educational programs, and dedicated transport teams.
The AARC proudly recognizes the following facilities with the 2024–2025 Apex Recognition Award:
Acute Care Hospital Category
AdventHealth for Children
Cooper University Hospital Respiratory Therapy Department
UT Southwestern William P. Clements University Hospital
Wellstar Hospital
AdventHealth East Orlando
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas at Austin
Children’s Hospital Colorado
★ = 100% AARC Membership
★ = 100% RRT Credential
Education Category
Midwestern State University, Respiratory Care Program
University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science Respiratory Care Bachelor’s Degree Advancement Program
Transport Category
Advocate Children’s Hospital Neonatal-Pediatric Transport Team
MedCenter Air Atrium Health
★ = 100% Master’s Degree or Higher
