• Little Lungs, Big Heart

    Knox is an incredibly athletic seven year old, perfectly poised to be a future Olympian. Few would guess that he was a “micro preemie” born extremely premature at only 23 weeks gestation.

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  • Specialty Credentials Are Your Path to Excellence

    Enjoy these inspirational stories about the power of specialty credentials 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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  • Little Lungs, Big Heart

    Knox is an incredibly athletic seven year old, perfectly poised to be a future Olympian. Few would guess that he was a “micro preemie” born extremely premature at only 23 weeks gestation.

    Learn More

  • Pay Your Annual Invoice Fee Today!

    Ensure your credentials continue to have value and meaning.

    Pay Here
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  • Specialty Credentials Are Your Path to Excellence

    Enjoy these inspirational stories about the power of specialty credentials in respiratory care.

    Learn More

  • A Badge of Honor

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

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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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CREDENTIALS

Today, more than 308,662 professionals proudly wear 563,282 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

Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C)

AE-C Digital Credential

Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C)

Thinking about career advancement? Earning an NBRC specialty credential will make you stand out among your peers and proves your commitment to clinical excellence to employers.

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NEWS

NBRC Hits The Road in 2025

New year, new destinations! The NBRC is excited to travel again to meet with all of the practitioners, educators and respiratory professionals from across the U.S. This is a great opportunity to hear profession-related updates while you meet…
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Message From the President

Happy New Year to all! As we enter 2025, I am reminded of the legacy of the NBRC as we celebrate 65 years of promoting excellence in respiratory care. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the next President of the NBRC Board of Trustees,…
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Looking Back at 2024

Few would say that 2024 was uneventful, but this is especially true for all the professionals involved in the world of respiratory care. The NBRC sought to accomplish several key initiatives in 2024 to foster and enhance the field like never…
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Start Volunteering With the NBRC

Are you interested in volunteering with the NBRC? The NBRC relies on volunteers to help develop items for examinations and assessments for the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Those who wish to get involved by contributing their expertise…
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HOSA Partners With AARC for More RTs

Did you know that the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has engaged with HOSA-Future Health Professionals? The AARC has committed to a partnership with HOSA in 2024, to bring respiratory therapy to more than 280,000 students…
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