• See the Big Picture

    Find your true focus in specialized respiratory care.

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  • Excellence
    Defines Us

    NBRC credentials are the mark of true excellence in respiratory care.

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  • Excellence through Specialization

    Specialty credentials empower respiratory care practitioners to
    make an even bigger impact.

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  • A Badge of Honor

    Becoming an NBRC credentialed practitioner instills pride and demonstrates
    exceptional knowledge and competency.

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  • See the Big Picture

    Find your true focus in specialized respiratory care.

    Learn More

  • Excellence Defines Us

    NBRC credentials are the mark of true excellence in respiratory care.

    Learn More

  • Excellence through Specialization

    Specialty credentials empower respiratory care practitioners to
    make an even bigger impact.

    Learn More

  • A Badge of Honor

    Becoming an NBRC credentialed practitioner instills pride and demonstrates
    exceptional knowledge and competency.

    Learn More
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Respiratory care professionals fulfill a vital role that saves and improves lives. They achieve recognition for their knowledge, specialty skills and dedication to clinical excellence.

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candidates

Candidates

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credentialed practitioners

Credentialed Practitioners

Excel with NBRC specialty credentials and continuing competency.

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educators

Educators

Assist students in their pursuit of excellence through NBRC credentials.

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[credentials]

Today, more than 200,000 professionals proudly wear 350,000+ credentials from NBRC.

 

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

Adult Critical Care Specialist

Adult Critical Care Specialist

Adult Critical Care Specialist

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist

Sleep Disorders Specialist

Sleep Disorders Specialist

Sleep Disorders Specialist

Sleep Disorders Specialist

Sleep Disorders Specialist

Sleep Disorders Specialist

[news]

CMP Participation

The Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) is an ongoing process of learning, self-evaluation and clinical improvement in which practitioners participate to maintain NBRC credentials. Respiratory patients and their families can rest assured NBRC…
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One-Year Anniversary Pin

Did you earn an NBRC credential in 2018? If you did, expect to receive a complimentary credential pin during your one-year anniversary month! As a credentialed practitioner, you consistently demonstrate exceptional knowledge and competence…
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New Message Center

Never miss an important notice from the NBRC again! We are very excited to launch our new Message Center within the NBRC Practitioner Portal allowing the NBRC to securely communicate timely information with you about your exam applications,…
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American Association for Respiratory Care
American College of Chest Physicians
American Society of Anesthesiologists