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CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts
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The World Needs More of You
Strengthen the future of respiratory care by sharing your story.

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

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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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CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts
Join us and your fellow practitioners in making a collective difference.

Learn More
The World Needs More of You
Strengthen the future of respiratory care by sharing your story.

Learn More
Excellence Defines Us
NBRC credentials are the mark of true excellence in respiratory care.

Learn More
A Badge of Honor
Becoming an NBRC credentialed practitioner instills pride and demonstrates
exceptional knowledge and competency.

Learn More

VOICES OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY

We are celebrating the specialized skills of respiratory therapists and the vital role you play every day – especially now, on the front lines of COVID-19. Inspire others by sharing your story!

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candidates

Prepare for your exam with a wide range of materials from the NBRC.

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credentialed practitioners

Excel with NBRC specialty credentials and continuing competency.

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educators

Assist students in their pursuit of excellence through NBRC credentials.

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Respiratory care professionals fulfill a vital role that saves and improves lives. There is no better way to help more patients and advance your career than to achieve specialization.

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NBRC Credential vs State License Renewal

You already know an NBRC credential and a state license are required to practice as a respiratory therapist in the United States, but did you know that your credential does not get automatically updated when you renew your state license? The…

Hello, Instagram!

Stay up to date on all things happening at the NBRC! We're excited to announce that we are launching an Instagram account in addition to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Take a moment to visit our pages using the links above and click 'Like'…

Message from the President

Dear Colleagues- I am excited to start my first term as president of the NBRC. I have worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years and served on the NBRC Board of Trustees for approximately ten years. I could not be more proud of the work…

Live Remote Proctoring

We are happy to announce live remote online proctoring is now available for all NBRC examinations! To schedule an appointment, go online at schedule.psiexams.com. Once you log in to the PSI system, you may select either ‘Test Center’…

Policy Elimination

The Three-Year RRT Time Limit policy is no longer in effect as of January 1, 2021. This policy was implemented in 2005 and required new advanced level education graduates to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within…

CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts

The World Needs More of You

Excellence
Defines Us

A Badge of Honor

CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts

The World Needs More of You

Excellence Defines Us