NBRC-CRT Exam Information and Outline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
NBRC-CRT Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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official NBRC-CRT exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap.
The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
NBRC.
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- Exam Format
- 160 multiple-choice items (140 scored); 180 minutes; low cut score earns CRT
- I. Patient Data (35.7%)
- Evaluate data in the patient record
- Perform clinical assessment
- Perform procedures to gather information
- Evaluate procedure results
- Recommend diagnostic procedures
- II. Troubleshooting and Quality Control of Devices, and Infection Control (14.3%)
- Assemble and troubleshoot devices
- Infection prevention
- Quality control procedures
- III. Initiation and Modification of Interventions (50%)
- Maintain a patent airway
- Airway clearance and lung expansion
- Oxygenation and ventilation support
- Medications and specialty gases
- Care plan modifications
- Evidence-based practice
- High-risk situations
- Assisting physicians
- Patient and family education