spenac Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 Vent could you post some good sites to research about Respiratory careers? You probably have previously but I could not find them. Thank You.
VentMedic Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) Vent could you post some good sites to research about Respiratory careers? You probably have previously but I could not find them. Thank You. The National Board for Respiratory Care (credentialing agency) http://www.nbrc.org/ Under Educators it lists the accreditation for schools and gives a list of the schools. The American Associaton for Respiratory Care (national association) http://www.aarc.org/ Under education it also provides a list of schools and how they are accedited or why. The Government section also gives an ideas how RTs are attempting to solidify their reimbursement opportunities with Medicare. The state chapter of the AARC for TN which also lists the schools. http://www.tntsrc.org/ Edited July 19, 2009 by VentMedic
VentMedic Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) This is noteworthy also before getting sucked into a long drawn out education process with an RT mill that doesn't offer the RRT program. From the NBRC website: Why adopt a three-year time limit to pass the RRT Examination after graduating from an advanced-level program? NBRC approved the three (3)-year time limit in 2005 to ensure that individuals who consider themselves “registry eligible” have taken and passed the RRT Examination and demonstrated their knowledge and competence. In 2003, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and the NBRC recognized the RRT credential as the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. At the request of the AARC and CoARC, NBRC approved a policy on Jan. 1, 2005 that requires graduates of advanced-level programs to complete the CRT and RRT Examinations within three (3) years of graduation. The original policy also required advanced-level graduates with an associate degree who had already earned the CRT credential to complete the RRT by December 31, 2007. I personally think there should also be a time limit to being an EMT on an emergency certified ambulance without continuing on your education. Edited July 19, 2009 by VentMedic
mobey Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 I personally think there should also be a time limit to being an EMT on an emergency certified ambulance without continuing on your education. Woot Woot!
Christopher.Collins Posted July 19, 2009 Author Posted July 19, 2009 Again thanks all for your responses, it is much appreciated. Vent thanks for going the extra step also... I honestly wouldnt know where to look for some of the info and feedback you offered. Well let me rephrase, I probably wouldnt have understood what I found. They do have an RRT program, yes, but you have to complete the CRT program first. Probably just another way to get extra money. Anyways as stated before I have decided to just go for my medic for the time being. Its something Ive put off for too long now and really want to pursue. My only setback is having to get my damn Tennessee EMT certification first... Im hoping that taking the fast track class wont really matter. Im already an EMT. Ill just have to call the comm college tomorow and set a meeting. Again, thanks everyone. Good to see you all again. Glad to be back in the city also.
VentMedic Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) They do have an RRT program, yes, but you have to complete the CRT program first. Probably just another way to get extra money. At the community colleges it is the same 2 year degree. The tests are just at different levels. The CRT is more "technician" but with the prerequisites, it is no longer a 1 year tech program. The advanced courses are tested in the RRT with is applying the theories and more hemodynamics. You can get an idea of this by the same (free) at the NBRC as well as an outline. Any school that tells you the RRT is in addition to the 2 year degree is at this time scamming you. In the near future however that might not be true but if the profession goes to BSRT, Concorde will undoubtedly be out of the RT business. Edited July 20, 2009 by VentMedic
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