Respiratory Care Practitioner - Credentialing

1). Complete education & certification by National Board for Respiratory Care.

2). Complete and submit appropriate application form, including all required documentation.

An applicant for permanent certification may apply for a temporary certificate at the same time but must pay both fees and meet the following conditions:

(a) Be a graduate of an approved school and be scheduled to take the national certification examination or be awaiting examination results.

 

(b) Has passed the Wisconsin statute and rules examination and is not required to take an oral examination.

(c) Practice during the period of the temporary certificate shall be in consultation, at least monthly, with a respiratory care practitioner or a physician who shall at least once a month endorse the activities of the person holding the temporary certificate.

Please note: if a temporary certificate is desired, an applicant must be applying for both the temporary and permanent certificate at the same time.

3). Pass required examinations.

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) CRTT Examination*

*An applicant who fails to receive a passing score on the CRTT and/or the WI statutes exam three times must submit a remedial education plan to the board for approval prior to re-scheduling the exam.

Open book examination on the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code

Oral examination, if needed. See Med 20.04(4), Wis. Admin. Code.

 

Listing of Oral Exam Dates

Wisconsin Online Test For RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Print out these instructions and read them carefully before starting the exam. An outline of the content for the exam can be found below. The exam cannot be taken on a Mac (Macintosh) computer. The passing score for the exam is 85%. The codebook from which exam questions are derived is at http://drl.wi.gov/boards/med/code/codebook.htm

1. Go to http://exam.drl.wi.gov
2. Select: “Test Launching ” from the drop-down menu and click on “Start”
3. Select your instructor as “dft” from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the test name and password (They are the same and are sent after you have submitted your application to the Department)
5. Click on “Login”
6. Enter your student ID which is your applicant ID number, and your name.
7. Click on “Start Test Session”.
8. The test is not timed, and you may exit and return as often as you like. To exit and return later to the exam, click on the “X” at the upper right corner of the computer screen. Do not click “Done” until you have completed the exam and are ready to submit your exam for scoring.
9. You can go back and forth to questions, and change your answers by clicking the appropriate arrows on each exam question screen. There is only one correct answer for each question.
10. After you select “Done”, your score is immediately calculated and will automatically be submitted to the Department. Your score will be posted to your online checklist in about 5 working days. If you fail the exam (score less than 85%), you must retake the exam by downloading the retake application at http://drl.wi.gov/dept/forms/fm2699.pdf and submitting it along with a $57.00 retake fee to the Department. You will then be assigned another test.

Additional technical or exam content related questions can be directed to: susan.bird@wisconsin.gov

4). Board review of application & determination to grant credential.

 

Check the FAQs to determine if a credential can be transferred from other States/Countries.

Important Renewal Change for Respirator Care Practitioners

Wisconsin Act 28, of the State Budget Bill has changed the renewal date.

This change occurred due to the creation of a new appropriation for all Medical Examining Board related professions.

In order for the Department to implement the “new” date the renewal fee and continuing education hours have been pro-rated based on the beginning date of the “new” two year cycle

 

Current Renewal date: 10-31-09

CE required as of 10-31-09: N/A

Pro-Rated Renewal Fee Due by 10-31-09: $47.00

New Renewal Date: 06-30-10 (even year)

Pro-Rated CE hours required for New Date: N/A

Full Renewal Amount Due on New Date: $141.00

Common Denial Reason: Not qualified, incomplete application, examination failure

Convictions of crimes or pending charges may be grounds for denial of license if the circumstances of the conviction or charge are substantially related to professional practice.