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Certificate as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ordinary Wisconsin respiratory care certificate, including initial issuance, military reciprocity, renewal and restoration.

Licensing authority: Wisconsin Medical Examining Board / Department of Safety and Professional Services · Application information

Initial certification, including applicants credentialed elsewhere

All of the following:

  • Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination
  • Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code for Respiratory Care Practitioner Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Oral Examination — Respiratory Care Practitioners (practice unavailable)
Adverse formal action
Adverse action in respiratory education, postgraduate training, hospital practice or employment may trigger oral examination.
Application and fee
Submit the board application and applicable fee; this method includes applicants holding another jurisdiction credential.
Approved education
Graduate of an approved respiratory care program; school submits Form 1792.
Chemical substances
Chemical substance use impairing reasonable skill and safety may trigger oral examination.
Communicable diseases
Review communicable disease laws and submit Form 1229.
Convictions
When applicable, submit Form 2252 and conviction or pending-charge documents.
Criminal conviction
Conviction substantially related to respiratory care may trigger oral examination.
Discipline or denial
Discipline or licensure denial by a regulatory authority may trigger oral examination.
Exam review misconduct
Violation of Med 20.06(5m) may trigger oral examination.
License history
Identify all issuing jurisdictions; applicants disciplined elsewhere obtain official license verifications.
Limited recent hours
Practice of 1,200 hours or less during the last three years may trigger oral examination.
Limited recent practice
Practice exceeding 1,200 hours but limited in nature may trigger oral examination.
Malpractice
When applicable, submit Form 2829 and required malpractice documents.
Medical condition
Medical condition impairing or limiting reasonable skill and safety may trigger oral examination.
Nbrc verification
NBRC sends written passing-grade verification directly; Med 20.04(1) specifies 88 on the TMC two-digit scale.
Negligence or lawsuit
Negligence finding or lawsuit alleging respiratory care negligence may trigger oral examination.
Oral examination discretion
The council selects applicants under Med 20.04(4); the exact oral examination remains a leaf even when an individual is excused.
Oral score
If selected, pass the separately scored oral examination at 75 percent.
Practice form
If graduation was more than twelve months ago, submit Form 1794.
Practice history
Report all practice during the last three years or since graduation; upload a statement if none.
Recent illegal substances
Illegal controlled substance use within two years may trigger oral examination.
Specified diagnosis
Diagnosis of pedophilia, exhibitionism or voyeurism may trigger oral examination.
State exam score
Pass the state examination at 85 percent.
Unapproved school
Graduation from a respiratory school not approved by the board may trigger oral examination.
Late renewal less than five years after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
Fulfill applicable continuing education requirements; DSPS states none for respiratory care renewal.
Expiration
Less than five years after expiration under the literal Med 14.06(2)(a) threshold.
Fee
Pay the renewal fee and applicable statutory late fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reciprocal credential for service members, former service members and spouses
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application and fee
Submit the reciprocal application, fee and other-jurisdiction credential verification.
Credential held elsewhere
Hold a governmental credential outside Wisconsin authorizing corresponding practice.
Former service member
Discharged under conditions other than dishonorable within four years of the application.
Good standing
Be in good standing in every issuing jurisdiction.
Military status
Qualifying service member, former service member or spouse; provide military verification or the affidavit authorized by 440.09(2m).
Residence
Reside in Wisconsin.
Spouse
Includes the spouse of a person who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces or incorporated forces.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication after board order

All of the following:

  • Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code for Respiratory Care Practitioner Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Oral Examination — Respiratory Care Practitioners (practice unavailable)
Applicant status
A board order specifically requires reapplication; comply with the order.
Application and fee
Submit the Renewal After 5 Years/reapplication application and fee.
Communicable diseases
Submit Form 1229 after reviewing communicable disease laws.
Competence review
The board may inquire into current competence and impose reasonable reinstatement conditions.
Convictions
Submit Form 2252 and supporting documents when applicable.
License verification
Applicants disciplined elsewhere obtain official verifications from issuing jurisdictions.
Malpractice
Submit Form 2829 and supporting documents when applicable.
Oral discretion
The oral examination applies when selected by the board or council.
Practice form
Submit Form 1794 when graduation was more than twelve months ago.
Practice history
Report practice during the last three years; upload a statement if none.
State exam
Pass the same open-book state examination used for initial certification at 85 percent.
Reapplication after revoked

All of the following:

  • Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code for Respiratory Care Practitioner Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Oral Examination — Respiratory Care Practitioners (practice unavailable)
Applicant status
The previous Wisconsin credential was revoked; obtain the board decision authorizing restoration or reapplication.
Application and fee
Submit the Renewal After 5 Years/reapplication application and fee.
Communicable diseases
Submit Form 1229 after reviewing communicable disease laws.
Competence review
The board may inquire into current competence and impose reasonable reinstatement conditions.
Convictions
Submit Form 2252 and supporting documents when applicable.
License verification
Applicants disciplined elsewhere obtain official verifications from issuing jurisdictions.
Malpractice
Submit Form 2829 and supporting documents when applicable.
Oral discretion
The oral examination applies when selected by the board or council.
Practice form
Submit Form 1794 when graduation was more than twelve months ago.
Practice history
Report practice during the last three years; upload a statement if none.
State exam
Pass the same open-book state examination used for initial certification at 85 percent.
Reapplication after surrendered

All of the following:

  • Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code for Respiratory Care Practitioner Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Oral Examination — Respiratory Care Practitioners (practice unavailable)
Applicant status
The previous Wisconsin credential was voluntarily surrendered.
Application and fee
Submit the Renewal After 5 Years/reapplication application and fee.
Communicable diseases
Submit Form 1229 after reviewing communicable disease laws.
Competence review
The board may inquire into current competence and impose reasonable reinstatement conditions.
Convictions
Submit Form 2252 and supporting documents when applicable.
License verification
Applicants disciplined elsewhere obtain official verifications from issuing jurisdictions.
Malpractice
Submit Form 2829 and supporting documents when applicable.
Oral discretion
The oral examination applies when selected by the board or council.
Practice form
Submit Form 1794 when graduation was more than twelve months ago.
Practice history
Report practice during the last three years; upload a statement if none.
State exam
Pass the same open-book state examination used for initial certification at 85 percent.
Reinstatement more than five years after expiration

All of the following:

  • Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code for Respiratory Care Practitioner Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Oral Examination — Respiratory Care Practitioners (practice unavailable)
Application and fee
Submit the Renewal After 5 Years/reapplication application and fee.
Communicable diseases
Submit Form 1229 after reviewing communicable disease laws.
Competence review
The board may inquire into current competence and impose reasonable reinstatement conditions.
Convictions
Submit Form 2252 and supporting documents when applicable.
Expiration
Previous Wisconsin certificate expired more than five years ago under Med 14.06(2)(b).
License verification
Applicants disciplined elsewhere obtain official verifications from issuing jurisdictions.
Malpractice
Submit Form 2829 and supporting documents when applicable.
Oral discretion
The oral examination applies when selected by the board or council.
Practice form
Submit Form 1794 when graduation was more than twelve months ago.
Practice history
Report practice during the last three years; upload a statement if none.
State exam
Pass the same open-book state examination used for initial certification at 85 percent.
Biennial renewal by the applicable renewal date
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and fee.
Continuing education
DSPS states respiratory care renewal requires no continuing education hours.
Discipline
A suspended or revoked certificate cannot be renewed until restored.
Renewal date
July 1 of each even-numbered year under 440.08(2)(a)68.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reregistration after a suspended or revoked certificate has already been restored
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Prior restoration
Certificate already restored; this subsequent reregistration is distinct from the antecedent restoration decision.
Registration form
Submit the completed registration form.
Restoration report
Board receives a verified report of restoration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Certificate to Practice Respiratory Care

One-time temporary certificate for an applicant certified elsewhere, valid for at most three months and not renewable.

Licensing authority: Wisconsin Medical Examining Board / Department of Safety and Professional Services · Application information

Temporary certificate for an applicant certified outside Wisconsin

All of the following:

Adverse formal action
Adverse action in respiratory education, postgraduate training, hospital practice or employment may trigger oral examination.
Board review
Complete board or legal review when required.
Chemical substances
Chemical substance use impairing reasonable skill and safety may trigger oral examination.
Communicable diseases
Submit Form 1229.
Criminal conviction
Conviction substantially related to respiratory care may trigger oral examination.
Discipline documents
Provide discipline circumstances and the disciplinary order when applicable.
Discipline or denial
Discipline or licensure denial by a regulatory authority may trigger oral examination.
Duration
At most three months, not renewable; unavailable to a person previously issued this temporary certificate.
Education
Graduate of the approved program required by 448.05(5r).
Exam review misconduct
Violation of Med 20.06(5m) may trigger oral examination.
Limited recent hours
Practice of 1,200 hours or less during the last three years may trigger oral examination.
Limited recent practice
Practice exceeding 1,200 hours but limited in nature may trigger oral examination.
Medical condition
Medical condition impairing or limiting reasonable skill and safety may trigger oral examination.
National exam
Submit proof of passing the TMC; prior completion remains a current examination leaf.
Negligence or lawsuit
Negligence finding or lawsuit alleging respiratory care negligence may trigger oral examination.
Oral examination discretion
The council selects applicants under Med 20.04(4); the exact oral examination remains a leaf even when an individual is excused.
Other credential
Hold an active respiratory care credential outside Wisconsin.
Pending application
A permanent initial-certification application is in process.
Recent illegal substances
Illegal controlled substance use within two years may trigger oral examination.
Specified diagnosis
Diagnosis of pedophilia, exhibitionism or voyeurism may trigger oral examination.
Unapproved school
Graduation from a respiratory school not approved by the board may trigger oral examination.

Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination

Provider
The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); administered Monday through Saturday at more than 300 assessment centers through the NBRC testing agency PSI
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination; each scored item is linked to a content area and cognitive level (recall, application, analysis); the TMC ends December 31, 2026 and the Respiratory Therapy Examination is used from January 1, 2027
Exam questions
160 multiple-choice items: 140 scored and 20 pretest
Time limit
3 hours
Passing score
Raw score (each item worth one point) compared with two cut scores: the low cut score earns the CRT credential; the high cut score earns the CRT credential and eligibility for the Clinical Simulation Examination for candidates eligible to earn the RRT
Exam fee
$190 new applicants; $150 repeat applicants
Examination outline
  • I. PATIENT DATA (50 of 140 scored items; Recall 15, Application 27, Analysis 8) (35.71%)
    • I.A. Evaluate Data in the Patient Record (10 of 50 section items; Recall 4, Application 6, Analysis 0) — 1. Patient history, for example, history of present illness (HPI), orders, medication reconciliation, progress notes, DNR status / advance directives, social, family, and medical history; 2. Physical examination relative to the cardiopulmonary system; 3. Lines, drains, and airways, for example, chest tube, vascular lines, artificial airway; 4. Laboratory results, for example, CBC, electrolytes, coagulation studies, sputum culture and sensitivities, cardiac biomarkers; 5. Blood gas analysis and / or hemoximetry (CO-oximetry) results; 6. Pulmonary function testing results, for example spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO; 7. 6-minute walk test results; 8. Imaging study results, for example, chest radiograph, CT scan, ultrasonography and / or echocardiography, PET scan, ventilation / perfusion scan; 9. Maternal and perinatal / neonatal history, for example, APGAR scores, gestational age, L / S ratio; 10. Sleep study results, for example, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI); 11. Trends in monitoring results: a. fluid balance; b. vital signs; c. intracranial pressure; d. ventilator liberation parameters; e. pulmonary mechanics; f. noninvasive, for example, pulse oximetry, capnography, transcutaneous; g. cardiac evaluation / monitoring results, for example, ECG, hemodynamic parameters; 12. Determination of a patient's pathophysiological state
    • I.B. Perform Clinical Assessment (10 of 50 section items; Recall 3, Application 6, Analysis 1) — 1. Interviewing a patient to assess a. level of consciousness and orientation, emotional state, and ability to cooperate; b. level of pain; c. shortness of breath, sputum production, and exercise tolerance; d. smoking history; e. environmental exposures; f. activities of daily living; g. learning needs, for example, literacy, preferred learning style, social / cultural; 2. Performing inspection to assess a. general appearance; b. characteristics of the airway, for example, patency, Mallampati classification, tracheal shift; c. cough, sputum amount and character; d. status of a neonate, for example, APGAR score, gestational age; e. skin integrity, for example, pressure ulcers, stoma site; 3. Palpating to assess a. pulse, rhythm, intensity; b. accessory muscle activity; c. asymmetrical chest movements, tactile fremitus, crepitus, tenderness, tactile rhonchi, and / or tracheal deviation; 4. Performing diagnostic chest percussion; 5. Auscultating to assess a. breath sounds; b. heart sounds and rhythm; c. blood pressure; 6. Reviewing a chest radiograph to assess a. quality of imaging, for example, patient positioning, penetration, lung inflation; b. presence and position of airways, lines, and drains; c. presence of foreign bodies; d. heart size and position; e. presence of, or change in, (i) cardiopulmonary abnormalities, for example, pneumothorax, consolidation, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pulmonary artery size; (ii) diaphragm, mediastinum, and / or trachea
    • I.C. Perform Procedures to Gather Clinical Information (12 of 50 section items; Recall 4, Application 7, Analysis 1) — 1. 12-lead ECG; 2. Noninvasive monitoring, for example, pulse oximetry, capnography, transcutaneous; 3. Peak flow; 4. Mechanics of spontaneous ventilation linked to tidal volume, minute volume, maximal inspiratory pressure, and vital capacity; 5. Blood gas sample collection; 6. Blood gas analysis and / or hemoximetry (CO-oximetry); 7. Oxygen titration with exercise; 8. Cardiopulmonary calculations, for example, P(A-a)O2, VD / VT, P/F, OI; 9. Hemodynamic monitoring; 10. Pulmonary compliance and airways resistance; 11. Plateau pressure; 12. Auto-PEEP determination; 13. Spontaneous breathing trial (SBT); 14. Apnea monitoring; 15. Apnea test (brain death determination); 16. Overnight pulse oximetry; 17. CPAP / NPPV titration during sleep; 18. Cuff management, for example, tracheal, laryngeal; 19. Sputum induction; 20. Cardiopulmonary stress testing; 21. 6-minute walk test; 22. Spirometry outside or inside a pulmonary function laboratory; 23. DLCO inside a pulmonary function laboratory; 24. Lung volumes inside a pulmonary function laboratory; 25. Tests of respiratory muscle strength - MIP and MEP; 26. Therapeutic bronchoscopy
    • I.D. Evaluate Procedure Results (10 of 50 section items; Recall 2, Application 4, Analysis 4) — 1. 12-lead ECG; 2. Noninvasive monitoring, for example, pulse oximetry, capnography, transcutaneous; 3. Peak flow; 4. Mechanics of spontaneous ventilation linked to tidal volume, minute volume, maximal inspiratory pressure, and vital capacity; 5. Blood gas analysis and / or hemoximetry (CO-oximetry); 6. Oxygen titration with exercise; 7. Cardiopulmonary calculations, for example, P(A-a)O2, VD / VT, P/F, OI; 8. Hemodynamic monitoring; 9. Pulmonary compliance and airways resistance; 10. Plateau pressure; 11. Auto-PEEP; 12. Spontaneous breathing trial (SBT); 13. Apnea monitoring; 14. Apnea test (brain death determination); 15. Overnight pulse oximetry; 16. CPAP / NPPV titration during sleep; 17. Cuff status, for example, laryngeal, tracheal; 18. Cardiopulmonary stress testing; 19. 6-minute walk test; 20. Spirometry outside or inside a pulmonary function laboratory; 21. DLCO inside a pulmonary function laboratory; 22. Lung volumes inside a pulmonary function laboratory; 23. Tests of respiratory muscle strength - MIP and MEP
    • I.E. Recommend Diagnostic Procedures (8 of 50 section items; Recall 2, Application 4, Analysis 2) — 1. Testing for tuberculosis; 2. Laboratory tests, for example, CBC, electrolytes, coagulation studies, sputum culture and sensitivities, cardiac biomarkers; 3. Imaging studies; 4. Bronchoscopy a. diagnostic; b. therapeutic; 5. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL); 6. Pulmonary function testing; 7. Noninvasive monitoring, for example, pulse oximetry, capnography, transcutaneous; 8. Blood gas and/or hemoximetry (CO-oximetry); 9. ECG; 10. Exhaled gas analysis, for example, CO2, CO, FENO; 11. Hemodynamic monitoring; 12. Sleep studies; 13. Thoracentesis
  • II. TROUBLESHOOTING AND QUALITY CONTROL OF DEVICES, AND INFECTION CONTROL (20 of 140 scored items; Recall 8, Application 9, Analysis 3) (14.29%)
    • II.A. Assemble / Troubleshoot Devices (15 of 20 section items; Recall 4, Application 8, Analysis 3) — 1. Medical gas delivery interfaces, for example, mask, cannula, heated high-flow nasal cannula; 2. Long-term oxygen therapy; 3. Medical gas delivery, metering, and /or clinical analyzing devices, for example, concentrator, liquid system, flowmeter, regulator, gas cylinder, blender, air compressor, gas analyzers; 4. CPAP / NPPV with patient interfaces; 5. Humidifiers; 6. Nebulizers; 7. Metered-dose inhalers, spacers, and valved holding chambers; 8. Dry-powder inhalers (DPI); 9. Resuscitation equipment, for example, self-inflating resuscitator, flow-inflating resuscitator, AED; 10. Mechanical ventilators; 11. Intubation equipment; 12. Artificial airways; 13. Suctioning equipment, for example, regulator, canister, tubing, catheter; 14. Blood analyzers, for example, hemoximetry (CO-oximetry), point-of-care, blood gas; 15. Patient breathing circuits; 16. Hyperinflation devices; 17. Secretion clearance devices; 18. Heliox delivery device; 19. Portable spirometer; 20. Testing equipment in a pulmonary function laboratory; 21. Pleural drainage; 22. Noninvasive monitoring, for example, pulse oximeter, capnometer, transcutaneous; 23. Bronchoscopes and light sources; 24. Hemodynamic monitoring a. pressure transducers; b. catheters, for example, arterial, pulmonary artery
    • II.B. Ensure Infection Prevention (2 of 20 section items; Recall 2, Application 0, Analysis 0) — 1. Adhering to infection prevention policies and procedures, for example, Standard Precautions, donning/doffing, isolation; 2. Adhering to disinfection policies and procedures; 3. Proper handling of biohazardous materials
    • II.C. Perform Quality Control Procedures (3 of 20 section items; Recall 2, Application 1, Analysis 0) — 1. Blood analyzers; 2. Gas analyzers; 3. Pulmonary function equipment for testing a. spirometry results; b. lung volumes; c. diffusing capacity (DLCO); 4. Mechanical ventilators; 5. Noninvasive monitors
  • III. INITIATION AND MODIFICATION OF INTERVENTIONS (70 of 140 scored items; Recall 10, Application 30, Analysis 30) (50%)
    • III.A. Maintain a Patent Airway Including the Care of Artificial Airways (10 of 70 section items; Recall 3, Application 4, Analysis 3) — 1. Proper positioning of a patient; 2. Recognition of a difficult airway; 3. Establishing and managing a patient's airway a. nasopharyngeal airway; b. oropharyngeal airway; c. esophagealtracheal tubes / supraglottic airways; d. endotracheal tube; e. tracheostomy tube; f. laryngectomy tube; g. speaking valves; h. devices that assist with intubation, for example, endotracheal tube exchanger, video laryngoscopy; 4. Performing tracheostomy care; 5. Exchanging artificial airways; 6. Maintaining adequate humidification; 7. Initiating protocols to prevent ventilator-associated infections; 8. Performing extubation
    • III.B. Perform Airway Clearance and Lung Expansion Techniques (5 of 70 section items; Recall 2, Application 2, Analysis 1) — 1. Postural drainage, percussion, or vibration; 2. Suctioning, for example, nasotracheal, oropharyngeal; 3. Mechanical devices, for example, high-frequency chest wall oscillation, vibratory PEP, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation, insufflation / exsufflation; 4. Assisted cough, for example, huff, abdominal thrust; 5. Hyperinflation therapy; 6. Inspiratory muscle training
    • III.C. Support Oxygenation and Ventilation (15 of 70 section items; Recall 1, Application 5, Analysis 9) — 1. Initiating and adjusting oxygen therapy; 2. Minimizing hypoxemia, for example, patient positioning, secretion removal; 3. Initiating and adjusting mask or nasal CPAP; 4. Initiating and adjusting mechanical ventilation settings a. continuous mechanical ventilation; b. noninvasive ventilation; c. high-frequency ventilation; d. alarms; 5. Recognizing and correcting patient-ventilator dyssynchrony; 6. Utilizing ventilator graphics; 7. Performing lung recruitment maneuvers; 8. Liberating a patient from mechanical ventilation
    • III.D. Administer Medications and Specialty Gases (4 of 70 section items; Recall 1, Application 3, Analysis 0) — 1. Aerosolized preparations a. antimicrobials; b. pulmonary vasodilators; c. bronchodilators; d. mucolytics / proteolytics; e. steroids; 2. Endotracheal instillation; 3. Specialty gases, for example, heliox, inhaled NO
    • III.E. Ensure Modifications are Made to the Respiratory Care Plan (18 of 70 section items; Recall 1, Application 7, Analysis 10) — 1. Treatment termination, for example, life-threatening adverse event; 2. Recommendations a. starting treatment based on patient response; b. treatment of pneumothorax; c. adjustment of fluid balance; d. adjustment of electrolyte therapy; e. insertion or change of artificial airway; f. liberating from mechanical ventilation; g. extubation; h. discontinuing treatment based on patient response; i. consultation from a physician specialist; 3. Recommendations for changes a. patient position; b. oxygen therapy; c. humidification; d. airway clearance; e. hyperinflation; f. mechanical ventilation; 4. Recommendations for pharmacologic interventions a. bronchodilators; b. anti-inflammatory drugs; c. mucolytics and proteolytics; d. aerosolized antibiotics; e. inhaled pulmonary vasodilators; f. cardiovascular; g. antimicrobials; h. sedatives and hypnotics; i. analgesics; j. narcotic antagonists; k. benzodiazepine antagonists; l. neuromuscular blocking agents; m. diuretics; n. surfactants; o. changes to drug, dosage, administration frequency, mode, or concentration
    • III.F. Utilize Evidence-Based Practice (6 of 70 section items; Recall 0, Application 2, Analysis 4) — 1. Classification of disease severity; 2. Recommendations for changes in a therapeutic plan when indicated; 3. Application of guidelines, for example, ARDSNet, NAEPP, GOLD
    • III.G. Provide Respiratory Care in High-Risk Situations (5 of 70 section items; Recall 0, Application 2, Analysis 3) — 1. Emergency a. cardiopulmonary emergencies, excluding CPR; b. disaster management; c. medical emergency team (MET) / rapid response team; 2. Interprofessional communication; 3. Patient transport a. land / air between hospitals; b. within a hospital
    • III.H. Assist a Physician / Provider in Performing Procedures (4 of 70 section items; Recall 1, Application 3, Analysis 0) — 1. Intubation; 2. Bronchoscopy; 3. Specialized bronchoscopy, for example, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), navigational bronchoscopy (ENB); 4. Thoracentesis; 5. Tracheotomy; 6. Chest tube insertion; 7. Insertion of arterial or venous catheters; 8. Moderate (conscious) sedation; 9. Cardioversion; 10. Withdrawal of life support
    • III.I. Conduct Patient and Family Education (3 of 70 section items; Recall 1, Application 2, Analysis 0) — 1. Safety and infection control; 2. Home care and related equipment; 3. Lifestyle changes, for example, smoking cessation, exercise; 4. Pulmonary rehabilitation; 5. Disease / condition management, for example, asthma, COPD, CF, tracheostomy care, ventilator dependent
Examination sources

Oral Examination — Respiratory Care Practitioners

Examination outline
  • For Med 20.04(4)(a) or (b): risk to patient or public health, safety or welfare from demonstrated inability to safely perform necessary respiratory care duties
Examination sources

Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code for Respiratory Care Practitioner Examination

Examination outline
  • Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter Med 10 — Unprofessional Conduct
  • Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter Med 14 — Biennial Registration
  • Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter Med 20 — Respiratory Care Practitioners
  • Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 7 — Professional Assistance Procedure
  • Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 146 — Miscellaneous Health Provisions
  • Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 440 — Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 448 — Medical Practices
  • Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 961 — Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Examination sources