Can a rrt in the icu get certified to provide conscious sedation?

I don't think so: That would be a new expansion of practice that I'm not aware of.

Anesthesia Assistant: Absolutely! There are a growing number of programs in the US actively training RRT's to become Anesthesia Assistants. These professional's work together with anesthesiologists to provide a whole host of therapies including administration of medications for conscious sedation. Go to: www.anesthetist.org/faqs