RTH 227 Credentialing and Licensure Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

RTH 227 Credentialing and Licensure Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The process of establishing the qualifications of licensed professionals, organizational
members or organizations and assessing their background and legitimacy - CORRECT
ANSWER Credentialing



Refers to the granting of a license, which gives 'permission to practice' - CORRECT
ANSWER Licensure



Who are respiratory care credentials governed by? - CORRECT ANSWER National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)



Licensure is governed by the - CORRECT ANSWER Virginia Board of Medicine



What do you need to apply for a license in VA? - CORRECT ANSWER CRT credential



What are the various credentials? - CORRECT ANSWER CRT, RRT, ACCS, NPS,
SDS, CPFT and RPFT


Designed to enhance and/or contribute to the continuing competence of credentialed
respiratory therapists and pulmonary function technologists and demonstrate concern for
patient safety - CORRECT ANSWER Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)



What does CEU stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER continuing education units



Pay $_____ a year to the CMP for a total of $125 over a 5 year period - CORRECT
ANSWER $25