How do I become a credentialed practititoner?
National Credentialing Exams
Our graduates are eligible to take the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) exam from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The TMC examination is designed to objectively measure essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level respiratory therapists, as well as determne eligibility for the Clinical Simulation Examination. There are two established cut scores for the Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination. If a candidate achieves the lower cut score, they will earn the CRT credential. If a candidate achieves the higher cut score, they will earn the CRT credential AND become eligible for the Clinical Simulation Examination. Upon successful completion of the Clinical Simulation Examination, the graduate will be awarded the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
RRTs usually earn more than CRTs.
Most employers prefer to hire RRTs.