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2021-2022 Archived Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Archived Catalog

RTAD-232 Respiratory Exam Preparation

Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; RTAD-221 RTAD-222 RTAD-223 RTAD-224  and RTAD-225 . Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-231  and RTAD-233  
This course is designed to prepare a student to pass the credentialing respiratory therapy examinations which are administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The course will prepare individuals for the entry-level examination (CRT) the advanced practitioner examination (WRRT) and the clinical simulation examination (CSE). On-line testing and computerized simulations will enhance the student understanding and provide realistic preparation for these exams.

Course Outcomes
1. Develop a plan of study for passing the NBRC credentialing examinations 2. Understand the design and purpose of the NBRC credentialing exams 3. Pass an NBRC style entry-level, advanced practitioner, and clinical simulation exam