NBRC-CSE
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NBRC-CSE is an examination for the advanced credentialing of respiratory therapists in the United States.
The NBRC-CSE is developed and owned by the National Board for Respiratory Care
and administers the examination through its for-profit private stock testing company Applied Measurement Professionals
, Inc. In the United States all 48 contiguous states require at minimum the credential awarded from the NBRC-CSE for eligibility to procure licensure to practice advanced respiratory therapy
in that state.
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 (WRE
) and a clinical simulation portion (CSE) . 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.
. In addition to those two universal eligibility requirements you also must fit into just one of the following requirements:
The NBRC-CSE is developed and owned by the National Board for Respiratory Care
National Board for Respiratory Care
The National Board for Respiratory Care Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 with the purpose of awarding and maintaining credentialing for Respiratory therapists in the United States....
and administers the examination through its for-profit private stock testing company Applied Measurement Professionals
Applied Measurement Professionals
Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc is a for-profit private stock corporation located in Olathe, Kansas, which is in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1982 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the non-profit National Board for Respiratory Care as NBRC Management Services, Inc...
, Inc. In the United States all 48 contiguous states require at minimum the credential awarded from the NBRC-CSE for eligibility to procure licensure to practice advanced respiratory therapy
Respiratory therapy
Respiratory therapy is a healthcare profession in which specialists work with patients suffering from either acute or chronic respiratory problems. These specialists are termed Respiratory Therapists in most places internationally but may also be referred to as Respiratory Scientists or...
in that state.
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
NBRC-ELE
NBRC-ELE is an examination for the certification credential of respiratory therapists in the United States...
credential is a prerequisite for admission to the Registry Examination. The RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist is a cardiopulmonary therapist and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients...
Examinations consist of a written portion (WRE
NBRC-WRE
The NBRC-WRE is an examination for the advanced credentialing of previously certified respiratory therapists in the United States....
) and a clinical simulation portion (CSE) . 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist is a cardiopulmonary therapist and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients...
(RRT) credential.
Eligibility
Applicants have multiple eligibility options for the WRE and CSE examinations. The NBRC requires the candidate be 18 years old at the time of application for the examination and be a Certified Respiratory TherapistCertified Respiratory Therapist
A Certified Respiratory Therapist , formerly Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician , is a therapist who has graduated from a respiratory therapy program at a university or college and has passed a national certification exam...
. In addition to those two universal eligibility requirements you also must fit into just one of the following requirements:
- Graduate with an associate degree from a respiratory therapist educational program
- Graduate with a baccalaureate degree from a respiratory therapist educational program
- Have four years of full-time experience as a CRT with at least 62 semester hours of college credit (anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and mathematics) from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent.
- Be a CRT having earned a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited entry-level respiratory therapist educational program with two years of full-time, clinical experience in respiratory care.
- Have a baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care, including college credit level courses in anatomy and physiology, chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and physics. Along with 2 years of clinical experience as a CRT.
Exam content
The Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) currently consists of 10 separate patient management problems. The clinical setting and patient situation for each problem are designed to simulate reality and be relevant to the clinical practice of respiratory care. Candidates are given four hours to complete the NBRC-CSE.See also
- NBRC-WRENBRC-WREThe NBRC-WRE is an examination for the advanced credentialing of previously certified respiratory therapists in the United States....
- NBRC-ELENBRC-ELENBRC-ELE is an examination for the certification credential of respiratory therapists in the United States...
- Respiratory therapyRespiratory therapyRespiratory therapy is a healthcare profession in which specialists work with patients suffering from either acute or chronic respiratory problems. These specialists are termed Respiratory Therapists in most places internationally but may also be referred to as Respiratory Scientists or...
- National Board for Respiratory CareNational Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory Care Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 with the purpose of awarding and maintaining credentialing for Respiratory therapists in the United States....
- American Association for Respiratory CareAmerican Association for Respiratory CareThe American Association for Respiratory Care is a non profit organization and is currently the only professional organization supporting Respiratory Care in the United States. In addition to attempting to help lobby for beneficial legislation nationally and locally, the AARC is trying to promote...