Exam Preview for 1413: Professional Organizations Within Respirator

Professional Organizations Within Respiratory Care: What You Need to Know

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1. Which of the following describes the role of the NBRC? Establishing clinical practice guidelines for Respiratory Care Regulating national and local regulatory requirements among RTs Development and maintenance of national credentialing within Respiratory Care Accrediting and regulating respiratory care educational programs
2. Which of the following describes the responsibilities associated with CoARC? Accrediting Respiratory Care Programs Ensuring the quality of the available educational programs within Respiratory Protecting the students and/or consumers from inadequate educational offerings All of the above
3. Which of the following correctly describes the credentialing maintenance options as required by the NBRC? Obtaining 30 CEU’s in 5 years Passing the same NBRC Exam or obtaining a new NBRC Credential Successfully completing quarterly assessments in each required area All of the above
4. Which scenario best describes the duties associated with AARC? Organizing professional conferences at the national level each year Overseeing the publication process associated with the Respiratory Care Journal. Advocating for respiratory related interests at the local, national, and federal level All of the above
5. As a Respiratory Therapist, which of the following is a benefit of active membership in professional organizations? Knowing the latest hiring rates within the field Obtaining access to the most up-to-date clinical, educational, leadership, and governmental resources available for Respiratory Therapists Automatic renewal of credentials Access to specialized legal teams associated with criminal charges whether past or present.