Keiser University
Respiratory Therapy
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Adult Critical Care Specialty — RRT-ACCS
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The Adult Critical Care Specialty Examination program is designed specifically for a respiratory therapist with the RRT credential and experience in the field of adult critical care.
Eligible certificants have already demonstrated advanced knowledge in the field of respiratory care; therefore this examination will focus on competencies unique to therapists practicing in an adult critical care setting and not basic competenies of general respiratory care.
Certifying Organization
National Board for Respiratory Care
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Keiser University
Respiratory Therapy
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Ocala Campus
Ocala, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Tucson Campus
Tucson, AZ
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,830 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Mesa Campus
Mesa, AZ
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,830 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Marcos Campus
San Marcos, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$52,360 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Denver Campus
Denver, CO
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
6 semesters (96 weeks)
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,830 for the Program
Suggested because Adult Critical Care Specialty applies to Respiratory Therapists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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