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Certification

Respiratory Therapists

Certification Description
The NBRC is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new specialty examination for respiratory therapists working in adult critical care settings. The Adult Critical Care Specialty Examination program is designed specifically for a respiratory therapist with the RRT credential and experience in the field of adult critical care. Eligible certificants have already demonstrated advanced knowledge in the field of respiratory care; therefore this examination will focus on competencies unique to therapists practicing in an adult critical care setting and not basic competenies of general respiratory care.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
http://www.nbrc.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Adult Critical Care Specialty Website

Certifying Organization
The National Certification Corporation
http://www.nccwebsite.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certificate of Added Qualification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport Website

Certification Description
The Airways Management Certificate of Completion Program provides comprehensive, hands-on experience in airway management and a variety of complex scenarios related to intubating adults in the acute care setting.

Certifying Organization
American College of Chest Physicians
http://www.chestnet.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certificate of Completion: Bronchoscopy Website

Certification Description
The Entry Level CRT Examination is designed to objectively measure essential knowledge, skills and abilities required of entry level respiratory therapists. The examination consists of 160 multiple-choice questions (140 scored items and 20 pretest items) distributed among three major content areas: clinical data, equipment and therapeutic procedures. Candidates will be given three hours to complete the Entry Level CRT Examination.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
http://www.nbrc.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Respiratory Therapist Website

Certification Description
The Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination is designed to objectively measure essential knowledge, skills and abilities required of respiratory therapists in this specialty area. Achievement of the CRT credential plus one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care or the RRT credential is required for admission to the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty Examination.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
http://www.nbrc.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist Website

Certification Description
The Registry Examination System was developed to objectively measure essential knowledge, skills and abilities required of advanced respiratory therapists and to set uniform standards for measuring such knowledge. The CRT credential is a prerequisite for admission to the Registry Examination. The RRT Examinations consist of a written portion and a clinical simulation portion; candidates must schedule separate testing appointments for each of these portions. However, candidates may attempt both parts on the same day, provided testing sessions are available. Individuals who attempt both parts of the examination and achieve passing scores will be awarded the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
http://www.nbrc.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Respiratory Therapist Website

Certification Description
The Specialty Examination for Respiratory Therapists Performing Sleep Disorders Testing and Therapeutic Intervention is designed to objectively measure essential knowledge, skills and abilities required of respiratory therapists in this specialty area.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
http://www.nbrc.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Sleep Disorders Testing and Therapeutic Intervention Respiratory Care Specialist Website

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