Define RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist, passed both NBRC exams
Define Respiratory Therapy.
Te RT will use scientific principles to assess, educate, and treat patients under medical direction.
Define CRT
Certified Respiratory Therapist. Passed only entry level NBRC exam
AARC
National organization, lobbies to protect scope if practice, American Association for respiratory care
CSRC
CA society for respiratory care, state level professional organization
NBRC
Narional board for respiratory care, offers credential exams
CoARC
Certifies RT schools
California State License Board for Respiratory Care
Offers state licensure