One-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…
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New 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,…
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Repeat 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.
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NPS 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…
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Examination 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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How to Properly Use your NBRC Credential(s)

Respiratory care professionals spend a tremendous amount of time and effort to earn their national credentials and the NBRC wants to ensure the continued value and meaning of the credential acronyms associated with your hard work. The NBRC’s…
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Voluntary 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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Certificate and Wallet Card Changes

We are excited to announce changes to the certificates and wallet cards issued to credentialed practitioners. Earning an NBRC credential is a great achievement that you can be proud of and is earned by hard work and dedication. In our continuing…
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