• The World Needs More of You

    Strengthen the future of respiratory care by sharing your story.

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  • NBRC Response to COVID-19

    Read the latest on our efforts to support the profession today.

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  • Excellence
    Defines Us

    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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  • The World Needs More of You

    Strengthen the future of respiratory care by sharing your story.

    Learn More
    A neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapist in flight

  • NBRC Response to COVID-19

    Read the latest on our efforts to support the profession today.

    Learn More
    A respiratory therapist pictured near patient monitoring equipment

  • 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
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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

Candidates

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

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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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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

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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[news]

Apply Now!

Scholarships and Awards The current global health crisis has highlighted the need for more respiratory therapists. In our continuing efforts to promote and move the respiratory care profession forward, the NBRC is proud to fund scholarships…
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Update on Credentialing Exam Options

NBRC continues to work behind the scenes to give more exam administration options to our candidates. In addition to nearly 70 essential testing sites and live remote proctoring options, PSI has opened additional locations as of May 1, 2020,…
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Remote Proctoring Available

We are pleased to announce the availability of live remote online proctoring for our Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) and Clinical Simulation (CSE) credentialing examinations. As always, graduates will receive an email with application…
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[sponsors]

American Association for Respiratory Care
American College of Chest Physicians
American Society of Anesthesiologists