The National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC) is a voluntary health certifying board which was created in 1960 to evaluate the professional competence of respiratory therapists.

Accreditation :

The NBRC is a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), and the following examination programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA):

CRT, RRT, CPFT, RPFT, Adult Critical Care Specialty Examination, Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty Examination, and the Sleep Disorders Specialty Examination. Accreditation by the NCCA


Sponsors and Related Organizations

American Association for Respiratory Care
American Respiratory Care Foundation
American College of Chest Physicians
CoARC - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Lambda Beta Society
American Thoracic Society

Contact details :
National Board for Respiratory Care
Address: 3750 Rosin Ct # 100, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA
Phone: +1 916-323-9983