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Excellence
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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 price and demonstrates
exceptional knowledge and competency.

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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 price and demonstrates
exceptional knowledge and competency.

Learn More

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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NBRC Office Closed for Christmas Through New Year's Day

The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity for the Board of Trustees and the NBRC staff to wish you season's greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and New Year be filled with joy. The NBRC Executive…

Repeat Attempt Policy

Respiratory therapy is a vital profession within the healthcare community; therefore, we continually strive to elevate not only the profession but the therapists who have worked hard to earn our credentials.

Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination (NPS) Admissions Policy Change

The Board of Trustees has approved the elimination of the following admissions provision for the NPS Examination: Applicant shall be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for at least one year prior to applying for the Neonatal/Pediatric…

Score Report Changes Being Implemented

NBRC credentialing examinations are designed to provide an accurate reflection of a candidate’s mastery of necessary knowledge. Since the decision to award a credential is based on the total examination score obtained by a candidate, NBRC…

Credentialed Practitioners By State

Over 440,000 respiratory care practitioners have earned NBRC credentials in the United States and abroad, as of December 31, 2017. The following table shows how many CRT, RRT, CPFT, RPFT, NPS, SDS, and ACCS credentials have been awarded to respiratory…

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Excellence
Defines Us

Excellence through Specialization

A Badge of Honor

Excellence Defines Us

Excellence through Specialization