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Welcome Dr. Allada to the NBRC Board of Trustees

We’re thrilled to welcome Gopal Allada, MD, as a member of our Board of Trustees! Dr. Allada brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us as an Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Director in the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Allada hopes to improve the care of […]

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Earn CRCE Credit for CMP Participation

The NBRC has been approved to award CRCE credits to credentialed practitioners who participate in our Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) by completing at least 90% of assessment questions available in a calendar year. Credential holders who complete 90% of RT assessments in the calendar year will earn 6 CRCE credits and those who complete 90% […]

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Message from the President and CEO

We hope the new year brings everyone a refreshed beginning with renewed optimism for brighter days. Over the past year, we’ve been able to reunite with our loved ones and friends, giving us all much-needed positivity. We’ve learned that even in our darkest moments hope will prevail when we band together. We’re proud of each […]

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NBRC Holiday Schedule

This holiday season, we wish everyone moments of peace and joyful time with family and friends. The Board of Trustees and the NBRC staff would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your tireless efforts and wish you and yours happy holidays and a healthy new year. The NBRC office will be closed […]

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On the Road Again

It’s that time of year again where we hit the road both in-person and virtually to provide important industry updates and network with our practitioners, educators, students and physicians. This year, we’ll continue to elevate our national awareness campaign, The World Needs More RTs. Here’s what our road map looks like for the remainder of […]

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Why the World Needs More RTs, and How You Can Help

Although the work of respiratory therapists is essential to so many, the numbers are decreasing for both current and aspiring RTs. At the same time, demand for specialized respiratory care continues to rise, making the growing shortage even more critical. Why is there a shortage of RTs? Some of the most impactful market forces at […]

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LiveChat Now Available

We are pleased to announce that we have launched LiveChat on our website! Candidates and credentialed practitioners may request real-time help from one of our experienced Customer Care Team members by starting a LiveChat at nbrc.org. To start a LiveChat, look for the ‘Chat Now’ button located at either the top or bottom of the […]

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Important change to the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) effective January 1, 2022

The current retesting policy for reinstatement of expired credentials states: ‘You have two years following expiration to apply for testing and reinstate your credential. You will be required to pay the new application fee online at nbrc.org. If you successfully complete the examination, your credential will be reinstated. However, if you do not successfully pass […]

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2021 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 Care Foundation (ARCF) at the annual American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) International Congress, these awards support students’ […]

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Perspectives 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 who chose to participate in assessments for the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). This article, Part 3, provides feedback submitted by […]