NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist
 

I want to do Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC so can you tell me the requirments for admisison?

Re: NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist
 

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is the therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination objectively measures essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of respiratory therapists at entry into practice.

Passing the TMC Examination and wearing the CRT badge of distinction signals to employers, colleagues and patients that you are committed to excellence in respiratory care.

The TMC Examination also determines your eligibility for the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) which is required for the RRT credential.

Admission Requirements-

Be a graduate of and have a minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

or

Be a CRT for at least four years prior to applying for the examinations associated with the RRT credential. In addition, the applicant shall have at least 62 semester hours of college credit from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent. The 62 semester hours of college credit must include the following courses: anatomy and physiology, chemistry, micro biology, physics, and mathematics.

or

Be a CRT for at least two years prior to applying for the examinations associated with the RRT credential. In addition, the applicant shall have earned a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited entry-level respiratory care education program.

or

Be a CRT for at least two years prior to applying for the examinations associated with the RRT credential. In addition, the applicant shall have earned a baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care and shall have at least 62 semester hours of college credit from a college or university accredited by its regional association or equivalent. The 62 semester hours of college credit must include the following courses: anatomy and physiology, chemistry, mathematics, microbiology, and physics.

or

Hold the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) RRT credential.

And

Be 18 years of age or older.

Contact-

National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC
10801 Mastin Street, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210

Email: nbrc-info@nbrc.org

Toll-Free: 888.341.4811
Phone: 913.895.4900
Fax: 913.712.9283