'Credentialing Specialist' Certification
NBRC employees Jenny Banek, Kellie Carroll, and Nate Hagemann, have recently joined an elite group by achieving a ‘Credentialing Specialist’ certificate from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). This program consists of eight…
read moreNBRC Office Closed
Life's most persistent and urgent question: What are YOU doing for others? - MLK
The NBRC office will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
In honor of Dr. King, this day was designated as…
read moreCMP Participation
The Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) is an ongoing process of learning, self-evaluation and clinical improvement in which practitioners participate to maintain NBRC credentials. Respiratory patients and their families can rest assured NBRC…
read moreFrom the Desk of Lori Tinkler
2019 Final Thoughts from NBRC's CEO
As the saying goes, the days are sometimes long but the years are short! 2019 was no exception to this old adage. This year has flown by! We kicked off the year with a pilot of our new Credential Maintenance…
read moreNBRC Video Update
If you haven’t had a chance to check out our videos, now is a perfect time! They have been updated to include the most recent enhancements and changes to our website, practitioner portal, and Credential Maintenance Program.
Students can…
read moreCHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts
The National Board for Respiratory Care Launches ‘CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts Campaign’
Respiratory care practitioners encouraged to join in supporting research, advocacy
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct 31, 2019) — As part of its…
read moreUpdated TMC SAE Available
The Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Comprehensive Self-Assessment Exam (SAE) has been updated and is now available to Program Directors! This SAE reflects updated content beginning January 2020 for the TMC Exam.
Access it here: http://bit.ly/2ps4k1F
read moreVirtual Calculator Coming in 2020
You spoke, we listened! Based on feedback, we are pleased to announce a virtual calculator will become available while taking NBRC examinations in January 2020.
Virtual calculator functionality:
Available for each examination question
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read moreNew 2020 Content Available for TMC and CSE
On January 15, 2020, updated content will be implemented for both the Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE). New content outlines and practice exams are available at nbrc.org for candidates.…
read moreCredential Maintenance Program (CMP) - Pilot
We are off to a great start! The pilot for the new Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) was seamlessly implemented in January. Practitioners who earned specialty credentials in the 4th quarter of 2018, and those earning specialty credentials…
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