From 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 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 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 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 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…
read moreVoluntary Recredential Route Eliminated
The NBRC Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the voluntary recredentialing route for all NBRC examinations effective January 1, 2018. This decision was made to better increase examination security and strengthen the link between examination…
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