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.…
read more2022 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…
read moreNational 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…
read moreThe National Board for Respiratory Care to Disperse $2 Million in Scholarship Money
Respiratory Care Credentialing Board Addresses the Need for More Respiratory Therapists
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (March 10, 2022) - As part of its 2022 Choose to Give initiative, The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) will give more than…
read moreOn 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…
read moreWelcome Monica Raich, BSBS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, to the NBRC Board of Trustees
We’re very excited to welcome Monica Raich, BSBS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, to our 2022 NBRC Board of Trustees. Monica is a Team Leader and Lung Navigator at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia with over 30 years of respiratory care experience.
Monica…
read moreWelcome Sara Hanif Mirza, MD-MS, to the NBRC Board of Trustees
We’re delighted to welcome Sara Hanif Mirza, MD-MS, to the NBRC Board of Trustees for a term beginning January 1, 2022. Dr. Mirza specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care and is an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center. She’s…
read moreThe NBRC Gives Back in 2021
We pride ourselves on promoting excellence in respiratory care using high competency standards. We also take great pride in being able to help those in need around us. At the NBRC, our social purpose is centered on caring, joining and giving.
Every…
read moreWelcome Dr. Allada to the NBRC Board of Trustees
We're thrilled to welcome Gopal Allada, MD, as a member of our Board of Trustees! Dr. Allada brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us as an Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Director in the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at…
read moreEarn CRCE Credit for CMP Participation
The NBRC has been approved to award CRCE credits to credentialed practitioners who participate in our Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) by completing at least 90% of assessment questions available in a calendar year. Credential holders who…
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