Entries by Hilary Groninger

NBRC Invests More Than $2 Million in the Future Generation of Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory Care Credentialing Board funds scholarships to increase the number of respiratory therapists in the United States The National Board for Respiratory Care invested more than $2 million in critically needed scholarship funds for education programs across the United States as part of its 2022 corporate social responsibility initiative known as “Choose to Give.” More […]

The Public Advisor’s Role with the NBRC

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) requires its accredited certification programs have a public advisor on their board. This person serves as a voting member on the governing body of the certification program and represents the interests of the public. Public advisors offer unique insights to certification programs by enhancing their board’s credibility and […]

AE-C Exam Candidate Information

As of September 1, 2022, The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) assumed the Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) examination and all assets of the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB). The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited AE-C examination will continue to be offered by the NBRC without disruption. All asthma educators’ credentials are […]

The National Board for Respiratory Care to Acquire the Certified Asthma Educator Examination

Beginning September 1, 2022, The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) will assume the Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C®) examination and all assets of the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB). AE-C® certification is the official designation of a certified asthma educator who has the necessary knowledge and skills to counsel patients in asthma management and […]

Examination Changes Coming in 2027 – New Details Added

At its April 9, 2022, meeting, the NBRC Board of Trustees voted to make a significant change to the examination system for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials which will be implemented in January 2027. The NBRC is transitioning to a single examination to further minimize barriers to graduates as […]

In Memory of Gary A. Smith, NBRC’s Former CEO

It is with a heavy heart and much sadness the NBRC announces the passing of Gary A. Smith, NBRC’s former CEO and executive director, on May 14, 2022. Gary was preceded in death by his wife of 50+ years, Kay Smith, in January of this year. Gary’s affiliation with respiratory care began in 1967 when […]

2022 Respiratory Care Scholarships and Awards

Who wants to win some money?! This year, we have several exciting opportunities to apply for scholarships and awards. 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. We’ve also […]

National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accreditation

NBRC provides respiratory therapists recognition for their hard work and dedication to quality by awarding credentials based on high-competency standards. Forty-nine states regulating the profession recognize our examinations as their standard for state licensure. To ensure the integrity of the respiratory care credentialing system, we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Therefore, all seven of […]

The National Board for Respiratory Care to Disperse $2 Million in Scholarship Money

Respiratory Care Credentialing Board Addresses the Need for More Respiratory Therapists As part of its 2022 Choose to Give initiative, The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) will give more than $2 million in scholarship funds to accredited respiratory care education programs. Each of 400-plus programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care […]

On the Road in 2022

We’re excited to hit the road in 2022! Whether gathering virtually or in person this year, we enjoy providing important industry updates and networking with our practitioners, educators, students and physicians at state and national meetings. During our tour, we’ll continue elevating our national awareness campaign, The World Needs More RTs. We believe our collaboration […]