RET 1024 INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY CARE

MODULE 1.0 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

www.AARC.org

AARC Vision/Mission Statement The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) will continue to be the leading national and international professional association for respiratory care. The AARC will encourage and promote professional excellence, advance the science and practice of respiratory care, and serve as an advocate for patients, their families, the public, the profession and the respiratory therapist.
Advocacy Education Practice Standards Publications: RESPIRATORY CARE, AARC Times Sponsors
American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) American Thoracic Society (ATS) American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA)

FSRC
Proudly Serving the Respiratory Care Profession in Florida

PO Box 2500 Lutz, FL 33548

Phone: 866-534-6172 Fax: 813-426-3323

www.fsrc.org

www.NBRC.org

Purpose
Provide high quality voluntary credentialing examinations for practitioners of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function technology Establish standards to credential practitioners to work under medical direction Issue certificates to and prepare a directory of credentialed individuals Advance medicine by promoting use of respiratory care in treating human ailments Support ethical and educational standards of respiratory care Cooperate with accrediting agencies to support respiratory care education

www.NBRC.org

Examinations / Credentials
CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist
Entry Level CRT Examination ($190.00)

RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

Advanced Level RRT Examination Consist of a written portion ($190.00) and a clinical simulation portion ($200.00)

CPFT Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist

Entry Level CPFT Examination ($200.00)

RPFT Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

Advanced Level RPFT Examination ($250.00)

NPS Neonatal / Pediatric Specialist

Advanced Level RPFT Examination($250.00)

Licensure and certification of Health Professionals

Medical Quality Assurance (MQA)
Application Information
Individual licensure requirements applications and forms Licensure fee $165.00

Our Mission: To protect and promote the health of all persons in Florida by diligently regulating health care practitioners and facilities.

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/