The National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC

The National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC Established in 1960 and headquartered in the Kansas City area since 1974, the NBRC is the credentialing board for U.S. respiratory care practitioners.

Reminder! Starting in January of 2027, we're transitioning to a single examination called the Respiratory Therapy Examin...
06/11/2026

Reminder! Starting in January of 2027, we're transitioning to a single examination called the Respiratory Therapy Examination to further minimize barriers to graduates as they enter the profession while maintaining the standards of excellence associated with the CRT and RRT credentials. Get all of the details here: https://bit.ly/49AL5pO

06/10/2026

“I see up close how fragile life is and how every second counts with little ones who cannot breathe.” For Kim, earning her NPS credential means more than advancing her skills. It means creating limitless opportunities to grow her career while making a life-changing impact on the patients and families she cares for. Read Kim's story here: https://bit.ly/3QG9SNT

Summer Forum is just around the corner; are you attending?! We have four sessions you don't want to miss. Be sure to swi...
06/09/2026

Summer Forum is just around the corner; are you attending?! We have four sessions you don't want to miss. Be sure to swing by our booth for some fun swag too. We'll see you in Bonita Springs! https://bit.ly/4mPrtDN

We're thrilled to sponsor this year's Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) National Conference n...
06/08/2026

We're thrilled to sponsor this year's Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) National Conference next week in Las Vegas. Be sure to swing by our booth in the exhibit hall to grab some swag and chat with our CEO, Lori Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP, about our AE-C examination. https://bit.ly/3SiIZ4H

06/05/2026

Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? If you’re passionate about healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact every day, respiratory therapy could be the perfect path for you. So, what are you waiting for? Your future patients are waiting. https://bit.ly/3QZSdTX

Hey, new grads! As a routine part of our commitment to ensuring the integrity of our credentialing system, we randomly a...
06/04/2026

Hey, new grads! As a routine part of our commitment to ensuring the integrity of our credentialing system, we randomly audit our candidate's graduation information. Here's how the process works: https://bit.ly/3Hk9ij1

This month, we're headed to beautiful Savannah, Georgia, to attend their summer state society meeting. We're excited to ...
06/03/2026

This month, we're headed to beautiful Savannah, Georgia, to attend their summer state society meeting. We're excited to discuss important credentialing and profession-related updates with everyone! Here's our conference road map: https://bit.ly/46LnT6w

06/02/2026

When it comes to testing, our exam security protocols always apply. This means you should not provide details about an exam (this includes our practice exams and self-assessment exams) to anyone including friends, colleagues, teachers or mentors. Sharing information about our examinations could jeopardize your credentials, as well as your colleague's. https://bit.ly/3iOsmw9

Please join us in celebrating our Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Hilary, on five years with the NBRC! Over th...
06/01/2026

Please join us in celebrating our Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Hilary, on five years with the NBRC! Over the past five years, Hilary’s creativity, dedication and hard work have made an impact on our organization. From managing our social media presence to supporting a wide range of marketing and communications efforts, she consistently brings passion and excellence to everything she does. Cheers and we look forward to many more successes ahead!

05/29/2026

Respiratory therapy is anything but boring. If you’re looking for a career where no two days are ever the same, this is it! As an RT in a hospital, you’re everywhere - responding to emergencies, supporting patients and making a difference every single day. https://bit.ly/3QZSdTX

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