NBRC Exam Catalog
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NBRC Certification Pathway
A clear progression from beginner to expert.
Core
Respiratory Therapy Credentials
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
CRTRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
RRTSpecialty
Sub-specialty Certifications
Adult Critical Care Specialist
ACCSNeonatal/Pediatric Specialist
NPSSleep Disorders Specialist
SDSRecent Changes
2026-01-01
Announcement of major Respiratory Therapy examination system transition.
2026-12-31
Last day for Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination.
December 31, 2026
CRT-to-Registry eligibility ends
2027-01-01
Launch of the new single Respiratory Therapy Examination (RTE).
January 4, 2027
RT launch date set
2027-12-31
Final deadline for Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE).
NBRC Respiratory Therapy & Diagnostic Certification Framework
graph TD
A[NBRC Credentialing] --> B(Respiratory Therapist)
A --> C(Specialty Certification)
B --> B1{Current}
B --> B2{2027+}
B1 --> TMC[TMC Exam]
B1 --> CSE[Clinical Simulation]
B2 --> RTE[Respiratory Therapy Exam]
C --> ACCS[Adult Critical Care]
C --> NPS[Neonatal/Pediatric]
C --> SDS[Sleep Disorders]
C --> PFT[Pulmonary Function (CPFT/RPFT)]
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