OFTC Respiratory Care Grads Post 100% Pass Rate on NBRC Exams

For the fourth year in a row, recent graduates of Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) Respiratory Care program achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exams which are required to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential needed to work in the state of Georgia.

The 2025 cohort included Lauren Loftin (Dublin), Kailey Forehand (Hull), Shannon Waller (Macon), Landon Carey (McRae), Macy Rose (Dublin), Erika Delcid-Lopez (Athens), and Ashley Brown (Dublin).

“We are incredibly proud of our graduates and the dedication they’ve shown throughout the program,” shared Kelley Braxton, Clinical Coordinator for OFTC’s Respiratory Program. “A 100% pass rate reflects not only their hard work, but their readiness to provide high-quality care to patients from day one.”

In their final semester of the program, students take an Advanced Respiratory Care Seminar course to prepare for both the Therapist Multiple-choice and Clinical Simulation Examinations. OFTC’s Respiratory Care instructors make it a priority to ensure each student is prepared and ready to pass these exams.

“We are incredibly proud of this group and all they’ve accomplished,” added Natalie Smith, Respiratory Care instructor at OFTC. “One of the most rewarding parts of working in this field is seeing OFTC graduates everywhere I go—providing care, leading teams and making a difference. That speaks to the strength of our program. This cohort is now part of that legacy, and we’re excited to see the impact they will make.”

For more info on OFTC’s Respiratory Care program, visit the college’s website, OFTC.edu.