applicant was convicted of a crime and incarcerated, more than seven (7) years from when the applicant was released from incarceration. The National Board for Respiratory Care provides the testing needed to become registered, significantly improving employment opportunities. “The RRT credential is nationally recognized as the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. The examinations for the RRT credential objectively and uniformly measureessential knowledge, skills, and abilities required of advanced respiratory therapists. The NBRC evaluates the competency of respiratory therapists and ensures that graduates of accredited respiratory care education programs have every opportunity to earn the RRT credential. It is in high demand nationwide, and we work diligently to help fill the shortage of qualified respiratory therapists. The CRT and/or RRT credentials are used as the basis for the licensure in all 49 states that regulate the practice of respiratory care.” For more information about the RCP license process, please visit www.rcb.ca.gov/ or write to the Respiratory Care Board of California 3750 Rosin Court, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95834 Toll Free: (866) 375-0386 Phone: (916) 999-2190 Fax: (916) 263-7311 Email:[email protected]. For more information about RRT/CRT Credential, visit www.nbrc.org/ or contact the National Board for Respiratory Care 10801 Mastin St #300, Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 895-4900. Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology Program (A.O.S. in RT) In the State of California, all schools of Radiologic Technology must receive approval from the State of California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch before students can begin a course of instruction. The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has obtained status as an approved school compliant with the radiographer instructional practices defined by California law. This school approval allows program graduates to take the radiographer certification examination offered by the State of California Department of Public Health. Once certified, the radiographer is legally allowed to practice within California. Eligibility for ARRT® Certification Per ARRT®´s “Equation for Excellence,” candidates for ARRT® certification must meet basic requirements in the three componentsoftheequation: 1. Ethics ARRTPre-ApplicationReviewProcess The American Registry of Radiologic Technology requires an applicant for the certifying exam to disclose any history of criminal and misdemeanor proceedings. The specific language is whether you havebeenconvictedofacrimeormisdemeanor,including,butnotlimitedto, 1. Misdemeanor 2. GrossMisdemeanor 3. Felony 4. All alcohol and drug-related violations 5. Military Court Martial For this section, “Convicted” includes a criminal proceeding where a finding or verdict of guilty is madeorreturned,but 1. Theadjudication of guilt is either withheld, deferred, or not entered; or 2. Thesentenceissuspendedorstayed,or 3. A criminal proceeding where the individual enters a plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) or 4. Thereisapre-trial diversion. 82