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CHEST aims to ensure that all integral members of the health care team—physician assistants/associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), advanced practice respiratory therapists (APRTs), and more—have the resources they need to best serve their patients. Find educational materials, learning opportunities, in-depth research, and thoughtful commentaries, curated specifically for you.
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Validate your clinical competence with our critical care certification credential (CCAPP) for NPs and PAs. Gain enhanced credibility and recognition, increased personal satisfaction and career fulfillment, and a competitive edge in the job market. Applications for the Fall 2026 exam are due October 23.
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CHEST is building the first education and certification program in pulmonary medicine designed for NPs and PAs. The program will pair practical, APP-specific education with a credential that validates your knowledge. It’s designed to help you demonstrate the specialized skills you bring to patient care.
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Test your diagnosis and treatment knowledge with this curated collection of 120 questions. Member APPs pay only $199.
Watch more than 23 hours of lectures on topics specifically tailored to the CCAPP certification exam blueprint.
Test and validate your knowledge of core critical care concepts with this set of 100+ digital flashcards.
Access hundreds of videos and podcasts from expert faculty, plus claim up to 100 CME credits.
Build a connection with your patients in the first 5 minutes of your interactions to help improve their long-term health outcomes.
Explore focused collections of educational resources on specific disease states, including asthma, lung cancer, ILD, and PH.
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ICU Staffing in the United States
The Veterans Health Administration Vision of Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapists
How I Do It: Creation of an Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapy Education Program
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Building a Team and Optimizing Practice in the Medical ICU
Caring for Rural Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease: Perspectives of Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Center Network Nurses and Providers
Understanding Provider-Level Variation in Clinical Practice: A Longitudinal Survey of Corticosteroid Use in Septic Shock
CHEST welcomes all professionals on the health care team to join as members. Membership benefits for APPs include:
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