PFT Spirometry Change Coming September 2021
If you will be attempting the Pulmonary Function Technology Examination in 2021, please be aware of an important change coming up later this year regarding the Standardization of Spirometry.
If you attempt the examination before September…
read more2021 RC Scholarships & Awards
In our continuing efforts to promote and move the respiratory care profession forward, we are proud to contribute to respiratory care scholarships and awards totaling almost $27,000.
Presented by The Lambda Beta Society and The American Respiratory…
read morePerspectives on Credential Maintenance: Part 3
by NBRC Vice President of Examinations, Robert C. Shaw, Jr., PhD, RRT, FAARC
Parts 1 and 2 of the ‘Perspectives on Credential Maintenance’ series describe expected points-of-view from the three groups of credentialed practitioners…
read morePerspectives on Credential Maintenance: Part 2
by NBRC Vice President of Examinations, Robert C. Shaw, Jr., PhD, RRT, FAARC
Part 1 of the ‘Perspectives on Credential Maintenance’ article series focused on how practitioners choose to either respond to Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)…
read morePerspectives on Credential Maintenance: Part 1
by NBRC Vice President of Examinations, Robert C. Shaw, Jr., PhD, RRT, FAARC
The original continuing competency program was implemented in July 2002 and was developed with two outcomes in mind – 1) to enhance and maintain competence…
read more2020 Examinations in Review
Each year we publish an annual summary of results for all six of our credentialing examinations to inform the public, potential candidates, and those currently holding NBRC credentials.
Celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2020, we are proud…
read moreNBRC Credential vs State License Renewal
You already know an NBRC credential and a state license are required to practice as a respiratory therapist in the United States, but did you know that your credential does not get automatically updated when you renew your state license? The…
read moreHello, Instagram!
Stay up to date on all things happening at the NBRC! We're excited to announce that we are launching an Instagram account in addition to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Take a moment to visit our pages using the links above and click 'Like'…
read moreMessage from the President
Dear Colleagues-
I am excited to start my first term as president of the NBRC. I have worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years and served on the NBRC Board of Trustees for approximately ten years. I could not be more proud of the work…
read moreLive Remote Proctoring
We are happy to announce live remote online proctoring is now available for all NBRC examinations!
To schedule an appointment, go online at schedule.psiexams.com. Once you log in to the PSI system, you may select either ‘Test Center’…
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