Following a job analysis review of respiratory therapy competencies, the NBRC has made adjustments to future versions of both the TMC-RRT exam and the clinical simulation (CSE) exam. These exam changes are scheduled to take effect in January, 2020.

TMC RRT exam changes

Beginning in January, 2020, each TMC exam will include between 2 and 5 neonatal patient items, and 3 to 8 pediatric items. Each item will include questions regarding recall, application, and analysis.

Clinical Simulation Exam Changes

The NBRC will continue its’ practice of administering different CSE examination forms to different candidates.

However, in an effort to improve the fairness of exam content, they have decided to use the same mix of patients regardless of the exam form the candidate receives. Currently, exam candidates receive different test forms that contain different mixes of patients.

In addition, though the following conditions may be included in the current CSE exam, they will become a mandatory part of the exam beginning in January, 2020. The current CSE exam may, or may not include patients with these conditions:

1. Asthma
2. ARDS
3. Infections
4. Bronchiectasis
5. Cystic fibrosis

If your ready to begin studying for the NBRC RRT clinical simulations, or simply want to take a look at how the exam functions, check out our free simulation exams.