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LICENSED CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
License Description LICENSED CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Under the supervision of a physician, a certified respiratory therapist may assume clinical responsibility for specified respiratory care modalities involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques. The technician shall not be required to exercise independent clinical judgment; however a technician may be expected to adjust or modify therapeutic techniques within well-defined procedures based on a limited range of patient responses. The technician may accept telephone or verbal orders and responsibilities involving the supervision of respiratory care therapists and respiratory care assistants.

REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as an entry level respiratory therapy practitioner (CRTT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Passing he entry level examination provided by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtaining the registry credential of CRT.

RENEWAL:
Every two(2) years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
National Board for Respiratory Care
18000 W. 105th Street
Olathe, KS 6661-7543
Toll-Free: (888) 341-4811
Phone: (913) 895-4900
Fax: (913) 895-4650
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1010
(615) 741 3807
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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