CMP 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 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…
read moreOne-Year Anniversary Pin
Did you earn an NBRC credential in 2018? If you did, expect to receive a complimentary credential pin during your one-year anniversary month!
As a credentialed practitioner, you consistently demonstrate exceptional knowledge and competence…
read moreNew Message Center
Never miss an important notice from the NBRC again!
We are very excited to launch our new Message Center within the NBRC Practitioner Portal allowing the NBRC to securely communicate timely information with you about your exam applications,…
read moreRepeat Attempt Policy
Respiratory therapy is a vital profession within the healthcare community; therefore, we continually strive to elevate not only the profession but the therapists who have worked hard to earn our credentials.
read moreNPS Exam Admissions Policy Change
The Board of Trustees has approved the elimination of the following admissions provision for the NPS Examination:
Applicant shall be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for at least one year prior to applying for the Neonatal/Pediatric…
read moreScore Report Changes
NBRC credentialing examinations are designed to provide an accurate reflection of a candidate’s mastery of necessary knowledge. Since the decision to award a credential is based on the total examination score obtained by a candidate, NBRC…
read moreEducation Audit Policy
The NBRC recently implemented a policy to audit graduation information submitted electronically via the School Portal. Auditing electronic graduation information is a routine part of NBRC's commitment to ensuring the integrity of the credentialing…
read moreExamination Security Policy
The NBRC is determined to safeguard the integrity of its credentialing programs by ensuring the security of the examinations. In today’s world of instant information sharing, we believe it is important for all candidates and credentialed practitioners…
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