Entries by Emerson Davis

Excel in Your Career With the PFT Credential

The Pulmonary Function Technology (PFT) Examination evaluates the skills required of pulmonary function technologists. When you earn the CPFT/RPFT certification, it signals to employers that your skills meet a threshold for clinical excellence, and it serves as a badge of honor for the important work you do in the world of respiratory care. The NBRC […]

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NBRC Honors Jimmy A. Young’s Memory

An outstanding and dedicated leader, Jimmy Albert Young’s contributions to respiratory care left an unmistakable mark on the profession. After earning his RRT in 1965, he led a distinguished career in management and education when respiratory therapy was still relatively new. From humble beginnings, he laid the foundation for the world of respiratory therapy we […]

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The Little Things Matter the Most With the NPS Credential

The Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) credential validates the skills, knowledge, and expertise of a respiratory therapist in the care of infants and children. Respiratory therapists working in this highly specialized area must possess a wide range of unique skills that go far beyond those of a general practitioner and perform competencies that navigate a […]

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Help Others Breathe Easy With the AE-C Credential

Asthma affects adults and children of all ages. A certified asthma educator can enhance an individual’s understanding of treating and managing their disease, even those who have been managing their asthma for years. The Asthma Educator Specialist examination measures comprehensive knowledge of asthma pathophysiology and management, including developmental theories, cultural dimensions, the impact of chronic […]

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Specialty Credentials Are Your Path to Excellence

Acquiring an NBRC specialty credential is a challenge that serves as a true demonstration of the skills and strengths required to provide the highest quality respiratory patient care. Awarded to only the most dedicated and steadfast practitioners, specialty credentials prove to yourself and others that you can go above and beyond the standard. Specializing in […]

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2023 Respiratory Care Scholarships and Awards

It’s that time of year again! Scholarship and award applications are now live, and we have several exciting opportunities for applicants. Through our support of the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) and The Lambda Beta Society, we’re able to continue to promote and advance the respiratory care profession with our contributions to scholarships and awards. […]

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Climb The RT Career Ladder

  The world needs more respiratory therapists. Career advancement options, like career ladders, pave the way for the recruitment and retention of respiratory therapists with benefits for both the employer and the respiratory therapist. These programs support recruitment and retention by encouraging high-performing respiratory therapists to apply for and advance through a program that recognizes […]

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