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Test Center Safety Protocols

PSI now has over 98% of testing facilities open. The safety and well-being of candidates, their staff, and the entire community is a top priority. Below are the latest safety protocols. Candidates A health questionnaire will continue to be provided to candidates prior to the examination (https://www.psionline.com/wp-content/uploads/PSI-COVID-19-Candidate-Questionnaire.pdf). An update to the questionnaire is the mandate […]

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Updated Policy Adjustments 6/23/20

We continue to closely monitor the current health situation and adjust our policies accordingly. Here are the NBRC’s most current policy adjustments, which override any previously published adjustments. Credential Verification – Free through June 30, 2020 Credential verification letters are offered at no cost through June 30, 2020, so any practitioner may immediately obtain a […]

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Exam Administration Update

Ensuring you have a positive examination experience is of the utmost importance to us. We know you have spent valuable time preparing for an examination and understand your feelings of frustration when you encounter closed sites, limited test center availability, undesirable test center locations, trouble launching remotely proctored exams, and long wait times when contacting […]

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Education Audit

In 2018, the NBRC implemented an education audit policy as a routine part of our commitment to ensuring the integrity of the credentialing system. Here’s a snapshot of how the audit process works: A random selection process identifies graduates for audit upon receipt of graduation information electronically submitted via the School Portal. Auditees are notified […]

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Update on Credentialing Exam Options

NBRC continues to work behind the scenes to give more exam administration options to our candidates. In addition to nearly 70 essential testing sites and live remote proctoring options, PSI has opened additional locations as of May 1, 2020, where allowable. At this time, all available physical testing facilities will be operating at 50% seat […]

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Remote Proctoring Available

We are pleased to announce the availability of live remote online proctoring for our Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination (TMC) and Clinical Simulation (CSE) credentialing examinations. As always, graduates will receive an email with application and scheduling instructions once we have received their graduation records. When logged in to the PSI system, candidates may select either ‘Test […]

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Updated NBRC Policy Adjustments for COVID-19

UPDATED APRIL 21, 2020 We remain committed to providing support to our practitioners and solutions for our candidates during the current global health crisis. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we will continue to adjust as needed to make sure that respiratory therapists can continue their essential work. Stay up-to-date with the latest NBRC news by […]

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Videos Showcase the Critical Role of Respiratory Therapists

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (April 16, 2020) — To honor the vital work of respiratory therapists in battling COVID-19 – and to raise awareness of the need for more respiratory therapists now and when the crisis passes – The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) has captured a series of videos showcasing the critical role of […]

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Essential Test Centers Secured

Because the need for respiratory therapists has never been greater, NBRC has successfully secured nearly 70 PSI assessment centers for candidates to take the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) and Clinical Simulation (CSE) Examinations starting as early as April 15. Eligible candidates simply need to login to the Practitioner Portal to submit an application and payment. Once […]

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Message from the NBRC President

On behalf of the National Board for Respiratory Care, I want to thank all respiratory therapists across the country who are working countless hours to care for patients with COVID-19 and other pulmonary disorders. There is no greater gift in life than the ability to breathe well, and your commitment to excellence in respiratory care […]