The Respiratory Therapist’s scope of practice is expanding. Some states now allow RRTs to practice vascular access: inserting, maintaining, and educating others on central lines, IVs, midlines.
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- References — these resources are the foundations for vascular access. We also use these references to write the exam. If you’re looking to learn more about vascular access, start with these resources.
- VA-BC™ content outline — exam takers can use this outline to study, and it’s also a great tool to see what topics we consider to be under the scope of vascular access.
- Tip: use the above references to learn more about the topics in the content outline.
- Stories from RRTs in the specialty — read about other RRTs who dove into vascular access and how they found success.
- Eligibility quiz — when you’re ready to promote your knowledge, see if you’re eligible to be board certified in vascular access (VA-BC™) and level up your skillset.
Why it matters
Studies show that 60%-90%[1] of hospitalized patients receive a vascular access device during their stay. That’s a big potential for trauma or infection if done improperly.
The Vascular Access-Board Certified™ (VA-BC™) is a credential for clinicians like you who make saving lives their goal. Our mission—and the mission of our 5,000+ certificants—is to protect patients through evidence-based care, provided by a clinician certified in vascular access.
Questions about board certification in vascular access? Get in touch with our team. We’re happy to help you succeed.
The Vascular Access-Board Certified™ credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Magnet Recognition Program.