What specialties exist in the field of respiratory therapy?
The following specialty certifications are available to respiratory therapists and require passing an exam given by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) • Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) • Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS) • Asthma Educator (AEC) • COPD Educator • Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)