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Key Facts: RTLE Exam
4
February 2026 PRC subject sessions: Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, Respiratory Care, and Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
PRC revised February 2026 RTLE Program
25%
weight of each PRC subject session in the revised February 2026 program
PRC revised February 2026 RTLE Program
10.5 hours
published subject testing time across four sessions
PRC revised February 2026 RTLE Program
75%
minimum general average required to pass
RA 10024
60%
minimum grade in any given subject under the passing rule
RA 10024
P900
complete examination fee
PRC Respiratory Therapy requirements
776/1,046
passed in the February 2026 RTLE result, for pass-rate context
PRC February 2026 RTLE Results
1,500 hours
minimum respiratory therapy clinical internship hours
RA 10024 and PRC Respiratory Therapy requirements
RTLE is the PRC respiratory therapy licensure examination for Philippine RTRP registration. The revised February 2026 program has four weighted subject sessions: Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, Respiratory Care, and Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care. RA 10024 requires a 75% general average with no subject grade below 60%. PRC publishes the current P900 complete exam fee and February 2026 pass count, but not a public total item count.
Sample RTLE Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your RTLE exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Under RA 10024, respiratory therapy is most directly concerned with care of patients who have abnormalities in which body system?
2Which professional suffix is added to the name of a respiratory therapist who passes the Philippine licensure examination under RA 10024?
3What passing rule does RA 10024 set for the Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination?
4A first-time RTLE applicant asks about the internship requirement listed in RA 10024 and PRC requirements. Which statement is correct?
5Which activity is specifically within the RA 10024 scope of respiratory therapy practice under physician direction?
6A relative asks an RT to reveal a patient's ABG result in the hallway. What is the best professional response?
7Before drawing an arterial blood gas, which patient-safety action comes first?
8The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the:
9Which muscle is the primary driver of quiet inspiration in a healthy adult?
10Pulmonary surfactant is important because it:
About the RTLE Exam
The Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination is the PRC Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy examination for entry to registered respiratory therapy practice in the Philippines. RA 10024 defines respiratory therapy as an allied health specialty under medical direction for treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. The revised February 2026 PRC program organizes the computer-based examination into four equal subject sessions: Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, Respiratory Care, and Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care. Because official public sources reviewed do not publish a current total item count, metadata is marked pending for that logistics field.
Assessment
Revised February 2026 PRC program: Diagnostics 25%; Pathophysiology 25%; Respiratory Care 25%; Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 25%. RA 10024 states the licensure examination scope includes patient assessment and electrocardiography, cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy, mechanical ventilation, acid-base physiology and blood gas interpretation, airway care and management, pulmonary function testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy.
Time Limit
10.5 hours of subject testing over two days, plus 45 minutes for general instructions and filling out forms on day 1
Passing Score
General average of 75% with no grade lower than 60% in any given subject
Exam Fee
P900.00 complete examination (Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) / Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy)
RTLE Exam Content Outline
Diagnostics
Patient assessment and electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygenation assessment, capnography, spirometry quality, and diagnostic links to cardiopulmonary impairment.
Pathophysiology
Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, obstructive and restrictive disease, pneumonia, ARDS, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, shunt, dead space, V/Q mismatch, oxygen transport, respiratory failure, and acid-base compensation.
Respiratory Care
Oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway care and management, artificial airways, humidification, suctioning, bronchopulmonary hygiene, mechanical ventilation, ventilator monitoring and alarms, CPR support, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, and patient education.
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Neonatal and pediatric respiratory assessment, surfactant deficiency, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, oxygen targeting and toxicity prevention, preductal and postductal saturation, bronchiolitis, croup, pediatric airway differences, and pediatric ventilatory support.
Philippine Practice Law and Ethics
RA 10024 definitions, qualifications, RTRP title, registration and PIC renewal, scope under physician direction, prohibited acts, temporary permits, PRC requirements, NBI clearance, confidentiality, exam integrity, documentation, and patient safety.
How to Pass the RTLE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: General average of 75% with no grade lower than 60% in any given subject
- Assessment: Revised February 2026 PRC program: Diagnostics 25%; Pathophysiology 25%; Respiratory Care 25%; Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 25%. RA 10024 states the licensure examination scope includes patient assessment and electrocardiography, cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy, mechanical ventilation, acid-base physiology and blood gas interpretation, airway care and management, pulmonary function testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy.
- Time limit: 10.5 hours of subject testing over two days, plus 45 minutes for general instructions and filling out forms on day 1
- Exam fee: P900.00 complete examination
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PRC Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination exist?
Yes. PRC publishes a Respiratory Therapy Professional Regulatory Board page, RA 10024 board law, PRC requirements, the February 2026 revised program, the 2026 examination schedule, and February 2026 RTLE result notice.
What is the official 2026 RTLE schedule?
The PRC 2026 schedule lists Respiratory Therapists (CBLE) on February 09 and 10, 2026, with filing from November 11, 2025 to January 12, 2026 and target result release on February 13, 2026. PRC posted the February 2026 results on February 11, 2026.
How long is the RTLE?
The revised February 2026 PRC program lists 45 minutes for general instructions and forms, then four subject sessions: Diagnostics from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., Pathophysiology from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., Respiratory Care from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., and Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
How many questions are on the RTLE?
The official public sources reviewed do not publish a current total RTLE item count. The revised February 2026 PRC program publishes subject weights and times but not the number of items, so this metadata is marked pending instead of guessing.
What score is required to pass?
RA 10024 states that a candidate must obtain a general average of 75 percent with no grade lower than 60 percent in any given subject.
How much is the examination fee?
The PRC Respiratory Therapy requirements list payment of P900.00 for a complete examination.
What are the core filing requirements?
PRC lists BS Respiratory Therapy, PSA birth certificate, PSA marriage contract for married female applicants where applicable, TOR with board-exam remarks, valid NBI clearance for first timers and repeaters, certification of ten months or 1,500 hours of clinical internship, three notarized certificates of good moral character, CAV for schools without SO number, and payment of the examination fee.