rrt sds librarieslists homecurrently selectedabout nbrc about nbrcboard members and staff document libraryfaqscredentialed practitioners all directoryannual renewalcredentialed practitionerscontinuing competency programorder nbrc products examinations accscpfttmcnpsrpftcsesds educators accredited program loginrespiratory care education state licensure agency directoryagency access contact nbrcnbrc news accs cpft crt nps rpft rrt sds annual renewalall directorycontinuing competency programwhat s new about us 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 . a group of chicago physicians and therapists recognized the need to formalize the training and registration of practitioners involved in the care and support of patients with respiratory disorders . through the guidance of these individuals the american registry of inhalation therapists arit was incorporated as a not for profit corporation in the state of illinois . this organization has responded to the growth of the profession through the years and has evolved as the current nbrc . more nbrc news page content new discount for annual renewal beginning in 2017monday october 03 2016 the nbrc is excited to announce that beginning with the 2017 annual renewal a 5.00 discount will be offered for annual renewal submitted online through the nbrc website . the nbrc knows how dedicated and hard working credentialed respiratory care practitioners are and hopes that providing this new discount is just another way the nbrc can give back to the respiratory care profession . holding active status in the national groups of practitioners credentialed by the nbrc means you care about protecting your professional future . your annual renewal fee helps the nbrc work for uniform licensure and develop examinations that uphold the standards of the repiratory care profession . active status provides you with numerous benefits including an online subscription to nbrc horizons an informative quarterly newsletter communicating credentialing developments and an annual gift of appreciation just to name a few . remember in order to receive the 5.00 discount you must renew your 2017 active status online . the discount does not apply to any years prior to 2017 . tidal volume settingsthursday january 15 2015 for examination candidates seeking guidance regarding tidal volume settings please click here . more nbrc sponsors more accreditation more 18000 w. 105th street olathe ks 66061 7543 email nbrc info nbrc.org toll free 888.341.4811 phone 913.895.4900 fax 913.895.4650 nbrc about nbrc document library faqs credentialed practitioners examinations educators state licensure contact us terms of use privacy statement admin copyright nbrc