Registered Respiratory Therapist
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A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a cardiopulmonary therapist
and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. The registered respiratory therapist is also resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to other clinicians regarding effective and safe methods for administering pulmonary therapies and interventions.
(CSRT) National Certification Examination. Recognized training programs are either three-year diploma programs (offered at community colleges and institutes of technology), or four-year degree programs which are offered at some universities.
Canada recognizes the United States credentialing agency (the National Board for Respiratory Care
) and allows candidates with equal credential to sit for the CSRT-NCE for Canadian credentialing.
examinations, the Entry Level Examination (NBRC-ELE
), the Written Registry Examination (NBRC-WRE
) and the Clinical Simulation Examination (NBRC-CSE
).
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...
and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. The registered respiratory therapist is also resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to other clinicians regarding effective and safe methods for administering pulmonary therapies and interventions.
International Respiratory Therapy
Currently 25 nations recognize the United States credentialing rank of Registered Respiratory Therapist. Most of the countries that recognize the rank require additional testing for local licensure and membership of their specific professional organization.Canada
In Canada, the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is awarded to those who have completed a recognized training program and successfully passed the Canadian Society of Respiratory TherapistsCanadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists was founded in 1964 as the Canadian Society of Inhalation Therapy Technicians. Currently is the Canadian national professional association for respiratory therapists.-Education and credentialing:...
(CSRT) National Certification Examination. Recognized training programs are either three-year diploma programs (offered at community colleges and institutes of technology), or four-year degree programs which are offered at some universities.
Canada recognizes the United States credentialing agency (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 allows candidates with equal credential to sit for the CSRT-NCE for Canadian credentialing.
United States
In the United States, the Registered Respiratory Therapist is a graduate of at minimum an Associate degree in Respiratory Science and has successfully passed three National Board for Respiratory CareNational 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....
examinations, the Entry Level Examination (NBRC-ELE
NBRC-ELE
NBRC-ELE is an examination for the certification credential of respiratory therapists in the United States...
), the Written Registry Examination (NBRC-WRE
NBRC-WRE
The NBRC-WRE is an examination for the advanced credentialing of previously certified respiratory therapists in the United States....
) and the Clinical Simulation Examination (NBRC-CSE
NBRC-CSE
NBRC-CSE is an examination for the advanced credentialing of respiratory therapists in the United States....
).
See Also
- 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...
- Certified Respiratory TherapistCertified Respiratory TherapistA 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...
- Registered Pulmonary Function TechnologistRegistered Pulmonary Function TechnologistA Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist is a technician who is a Registered Respiratory Therapist that has successfully passed the national registry exam.-See Also:*Respiratory therapy*Certified Respiratory Therapist...
- Certified Pulmonary Function TechnologistCertified Pulmonary Function TechnologistA Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist is a technologist who is at least a Certified Respiratory Therapist but may be a Registered Respiratory Therapist that has successfully passed the national certification exam.-See also:...