RTH 227- Essential License and
Credentials Quiz Prep
What is credentialing? -
\The process of establishing the qualifications of licensed professionals, organizational
members or organizations, and assessing their background and legitimacy.
Who are the Respiratory Care credentials governed by? -
\National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
What are the various credentials of Respiratory? -
\-CRT
-RRT
-ACCS
-NPS
-SDS
-CPFT
-RPFT
True or false
To obtain one of the various RT credentials you must take only one test to obtain all of
them. -
\False
Each credential requires a separate exam except for the CRT and RRT credential
What exam is used for those interested in receiving the CRT and RRT credential. -
\The Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam (TMC)
What is the purpose of the TMC exam? -
\To objectively measure essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level
respiratory therapists, as well as determine eligibility for the Clinical Simulation
Examination (CSE).
Depending on your score you will either: -
\-Repeat the TMC exam
-Receiving the CRT credential
-Be eligible to take the Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE)
When would you receive the RRT credential? -
\After passing the CSE
How many CEU's do you have to complete and when? -
\Each candidate must complete 30 CEU's every 5 years.
Credentials Quiz Prep
What is credentialing? -
\The process of establishing the qualifications of licensed professionals, organizational
members or organizations, and assessing their background and legitimacy.
Who are the Respiratory Care credentials governed by? -
\National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
What are the various credentials of Respiratory? -
\-CRT
-RRT
-ACCS
-NPS
-SDS
-CPFT
-RPFT
True or false
To obtain one of the various RT credentials you must take only one test to obtain all of
them. -
\False
Each credential requires a separate exam except for the CRT and RRT credential
What exam is used for those interested in receiving the CRT and RRT credential. -
\The Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam (TMC)
What is the purpose of the TMC exam? -
\To objectively measure essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level
respiratory therapists, as well as determine eligibility for the Clinical Simulation
Examination (CSE).
Depending on your score you will either: -
\-Repeat the TMC exam
-Receiving the CRT credential
-Be eligible to take the Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE)
When would you receive the RRT credential? -
\After passing the CSE
How many CEU's do you have to complete and when? -
\Each candidate must complete 30 CEU's every 5 years.
