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Credits from specific bodies can be applied toward renewal, with limits for CEU totals and distinct treatment for initial certification versus recertification. The text lists acceptable programs for Basic Life Support, pediatric, neonatal, advanced cardiac life support, trauma, and sleep or hyperbarics-related options, and specifies the proportion of CEU hours that can be used. 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The following hours are for initial certification. Recertification hours are ½ or 50% of the hours listed below.  \nBasic Life Support  \nPediatric Basic Life Support  \nPediatric Perinatal Exam Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support Instruction  \nBasic Life Support Instruction Trainer Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instruction Basic Trauma Life Support  \nNeonatal Resuscitation Program  \nS.T.A. B. L. E. Program  \nHeart Code (R) BLS  \nHeart Code(R) ACLS  \nHeart Code (R) PALSPEARS (R)  \nAmerican Society for Anesthesia (ASA)  \n8.0 hours  \n8.0 hours  \n2.0 hours 16.0 hours 16.0 hours  \n8.0 hours  \n8.0 hours 16.0 hours  \n8.0 hours  \n8.0 hours  \nAmerican Thoracic Society (ATS)  \nGeorgia Nursing Association (GNA) -all programs approved by the Georgia Nursing Association (which are directly related to respiratory care) . If the RCP is employed in hyperbarics or sleep lab, GNA courses directly related to those fields will be accepted. Only 7.5 hours or 25% of the total CEU’s can comprise the renewal of the RCP license.  \nNBRC SELF ASSESSMENT EXAMS  \nTherapist Multiple-Choice  \nClinical Simulation Exam  \n3.0 hours  \n4.0 hours  \nNBRC CREDENTIAL EXAMS  \nTherapist Multiple-Choice Clinical Simulation Exam  \nAdvanced Critical Care Specialty Exam  \nCertification Examination for Entry-Level Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT)  \nRegistry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists (RPFT)  \nSleep Disorder Specialty Exam (SDS)  \nNeonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination (NPS)  \n3.0 hours  \n4.0 hours  \n4.0 hours  \n2.0 hours  \n2.0 hours  \n4.0 hours  \n2.0 hours  \nAmerican Medical Association Category 1 Programs INTERNET COURSES APPROVED BY AARC  \nYour may, of course, attend any other seminars of your choosing but the credits received at programs meeting the guidelines listed above will be acceptable for license renewal credits.","cbCaimL88TpLi3BN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimL88TpLi3BN","pdf",94090,"English","# Approved Organizations and Credit Transfer Rules\n# Program Types and CEU Limits for Renewal\n## Initial Certification vs Recertification\n# Listed Courses and Exam Credit Hours\n## Basic Life Support and Related Programs\n## NBRC Self-Assessment Exams\n## NBRC Credential Exams\n# Additional Approved Program Categories","[{\"question\":\"Which organizations’ seminar credits can be applied toward respiratory therapist license renewal?\",\"answer\":\"Credits can be applied toward renewal if the seminar is approved by or sponsored by listed organizations, including American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), and the acceptable American Heart Association programs.\"},{\"question\":\"How do renewal credits differ from initial certification and recertification credits?\",\"answer\":\"The document states that hours listed for recertification are 50% (half) of the hours shown for the detailed list, while separate hours are provided for initial certification.\"},{\"question\":\"What limits apply to CEU hours used for renewal from Georgia Nursing Association and related conditions?\",\"answer\":\"Only 7.5 hours or 25% of total CEUs can be used toward renewal, and it specifies that accepted courses must be directly related to respiratory care. For employment in hyperbarics or sleep lab, courses directly related to those fields are accepted.\"}]","Respiratory Care Credits - 2017 License Renewal and Certification CEU Rules | PDF",1790198141]