What does CRT stand for?

What does CRT stand for?

• A. Certified Respiratory Technician
• B. Cardiac Respiratory Therapist
• C. Certified Respiratory Therapist
• D. Clinical Respiratory Technician

Answer: (C)

CRT stands for Certified Respiratory Therapist. This credential is the designation given by the NBRC for entry‑level professionals in respiratory care, with the letters mapping to Certified, Respiratory, Therapist. It differs from other, nonstandard terms like technician or clinical in the option list, and there is another, more advanced credential called Registered Respiratory Therapist for those who pursue higher certification.

CRT stands for Certified Respiratory Therapist. This credential is the designation given by the NBRC for entry‑level professionals in respiratory care, with the letters mapping to Certified, Respiratory, Therapist. It differs from other, nonstandard terms like technician or clinical in the option list, and there is another, more advanced credential called Registered Respiratory Therapist for those who pursue higher certification.