In Memory of Charlie G. Brooks, Jr., EdD, RRT, FAARC
With profound sadness, the NBRC announces the peaceful passing of Charlie G. Brooks, Jr., EdD, RRT, FAARC, on April 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and daughter, Brittany Ann Brooks.
Brooks was an alumnus of Vanderbilt University…
read moreCRT-to-Registry Admission Policy Expires in December 2026
This announcement is to bring awareness to the elimination of the CRT-to-Registry Admission Policy. The NBRC will continue to support the CRT credential; the CRT credential is not being eliminated. With the elimination of this policy, if an…
read more2025 Respiratory Care Scholarships and Awards
Students, scholarship and award applications are now live! Through our support of the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF), the American College of Respiratory Therapy Education (ACRTE) and The Lambda Beta Society, we’re able to continue…
read moreNBRC Hits The Road in 2025
New year, new destinations! The NBRC is excited to travel again to meet with all of the practitioners, educators and respiratory professionals from across the U.S. This is a great opportunity to hear profession-related updates while you meet…
read moreMessage From the President
Happy New Year to all! As we enter 2025, I am reminded of the legacy of the NBRC as we celebrate 65 years of promoting excellence in respiratory care. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the next President of the NBRC Board of Trustees,…
read moreLooking Back at 2024
Few would say that 2024 was uneventful, but this is especially true for all the professionals involved in the world of respiratory care. The NBRC sought to accomplish several key initiatives in 2024 to foster and enhance the field like never…
read moreStart Volunteering With the NBRC
Are you interested in volunteering with the NBRC? The NBRC relies on volunteers to help develop items for examinations and assessments for the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Those who wish to get involved by contributing their expertise…
read moreHOSA Partners With AARC for More RTs
Did you know that the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has engaged with HOSA-Future Health Professionals? The AARC has committed to a partnership with HOSA in 2024, to bring respiratory therapy to more than 280,000 students…
read more