Name one professional organization for respiratory therapists?
Respiratory Therapy Professional Organizations NBRC, AARC, WSRC, MSRC, CoARC
These organizations provide education and resources to help respiratory therapists stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the field. Many of these organizations offer memberships, certifications, and other professional development opportunities. These organizations also provide networking opportunities for respiratory therapists to meet and collaborate with their peers.
Respiratory Therapy Professional Organizations
Commission on Acreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC): The organization that acredits respiratory programs in the USA, Puerto Rico and Internat
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC): An international professional association of respiratory therapists, therapists assistants, and respiratory therapy students.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): A non-profit organization that provides certification and credentialing to respiratory therapists and sleep technologists.
Did you know?
Respiratory therapists can become certified in sleep disorders, which allows them to help diagnose and treat sleep-related issues. The National Board for Respiratory Care is the credentialing body that offers certification to respiratory therapists. The American Association for Respiratory Care is the primary professional organization for respiratory therapists in the United States, with over 50,000 members worldwide.
What does the acronym WSRC or MSRC stand for?
Why is it important for a respiratory therapy program to be affiliated with a professional organization?
What are some of the benefits of joining a professional organization while in a respiratory therapy program?
Which organization is the largest professional association for respiratory therapists in the United States?
- American Thoracic Society
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- American Lung Association
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Which organization offers credentialing examinations to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist?
- Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- European Federation of Societies For Ultrasound In Medicine And Biology
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Which organization focuses on accredition of respiratory care programs and ensures that a student can sit for the NBRC board exams?
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Commision on Accredation for Respiratory Care
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine