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Pass the NBRC TMC & CSE on Your First Attempt

A guided, live-coached path through the NBRC TMC and Clinical Simulation Exam — built and taught personally by Dr. Scott Manaker, so respiratory therapists walk in ready for RRT certification and walk out passed.

1,000sRTs coached toward NBRC credentials
LiveDirect feedback from Dr. Scott
TMC + CSEBoth exams, one plan
Dr. Scott Manaker lecturing on stage
Dr. Scott Manaker Your instructor for every session, every module
Every plan is paced like a controlled breath — steady in, steady out, exam day included
60 Seconds With Dr. Scott

The study habit medical & RT students need to unlearn before the TMC & CSE

Most respiratory therapy students study the way they did for nursing school finals — and it works against them on the NBRC exams. Dr. Scott breaks down the one habit to drop before exam day, straight from decades of ICU teaching experience.

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TMC with Dr. Scott logo Board Certified · Critical Care Medicine

Taught by a physician who has spent decades in the ICU, not just the classroom

Dr. Scott Manaker is a board-certified critical care and pulmonary medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He has practiced critical care medicine for decades, working directly alongside respiratory therapists at the bedside — the same clinical decision-making the CSE is built to test.

That real-world ICU experience is what shapes every Success Plan: not generic test-prep filler, but the actual reasoning respiratory therapists are expected to demonstrate on exam day.

MD, 1985Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Board CertifiedCritical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Disease
Hospital AffiliatedHospital of the University of Pennsylvania
DecadesOf bedside experience with respiratory therapists
Dr. Scott Manaker, MD, board-certified critical care physician
Success Plans

Three ways to prepare, one standard of pass-ready

Every plan is built around the actual TMC content outline and the CSE decision trees NBRC tests on — not generic test-prep filler.

Foundation
Self-paced TMC review
$497one-time
Full value $650

  • Full TMC content-outline video library
  • 500+ practice questions with rationales
  • Downloadable equation & waveform cheat sheets
  • 90-day access
Choose Foundation
Elite 1:1 Mentorship
Private coaching to pass day
$2,400one-time
Full value $3,200

  • Everything in the Complete Success Plan
  • One-on-one sessions with Dr. Scott
  • Personalized weak-area study map
  • Retake support until you pass
  • 365-day access
Choose Elite Mentorship
30-day money-back guarantee

Try any Success Plan with zero risk

If you don't feel more exam-ready within 30 days, message Dr. Scott's team on WhatsApp for a full refund — no hoops, no fine print.

How It Works

From sign-up to certification, in three steps

1

Message us on WhatsApp

Tap any "Choose Plan" button. It opens WhatsApp with your plan pre-filled — Dr. Scott's team replies with payment and onboarding details the same day.

2

Get your study map

You receive login access, a schedule built around the TMC content outline, and — on Complete and Elite plans — a seat in the next live session.

3

Sit the exam, pass ready

Work through practice sets and CSE simulations until your scores are consistently exam-ready, then schedule your NBRC test date with confidence.

"Dr. Scott doesn't just cover the content outline — he explains why each CSE decision matters, so you walk into the exam thinking like the test wants you to think."— Respiratory Therapy Success Plan graduate

2Exams, one plan
3Plan tiers
1:1Direct access to Dr. Scott
Inside the Success Plan

More than videos — a live room and a community that keeps you accountable

Every Complete and Elite plan includes real-time access to Dr. Scott and other TMC & CSE candidates, not just a static video library.

Live Room — weekly live coaching session with Dr. Scott
The Live Room

Join Dr. Scott live, every week, until you pass

Get face-to-face with Dr. Scott in weekly live sessions built around real TMC content-outline topics and CSE case walkthroughs — ask questions in real time instead of guessing at a recorded answer.

  • Weekly live CSE case walkthroughs
  • Live Q&A directly with Dr. Scott
  • Recordings included if you can't make it live
Student Community — peer support for TMC and CSE candidates
Student Community

Study alongside other future RRTs, not alone

Trade notes, compare CSE strategies, and stay motivated with a community of respiratory therapists all working toward the same TMC & CSE exam dates.

Testimonials

What students say after passing

Georgia, USA
★★★★★

I appreciated how every topic was broken down into manageable lessons. The mock exams highlighted my weak areas and helped me improve quickly. First attempt—first pass.

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J. AlvarezRespiratory Therapist, Complete Plan
Arizona, USA
★★★★★

The exam simulations felt remarkably similar to the actual testing experience. I stayed calm throughout the exam because I knew what to expect. Passed on my first try.

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M. ChenRT Student, Elite Mentorship
North Carolina, USA
★★★★★

I never thought preparing for the CSE could be this organized. Every explanation made clinical reasoning easier to understand. I successfully passed on my first attempt.

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D. OkaforRespiratory Therapist, Foundation Plan
Ohio, USA
★★★★★

The review guide saved me countless hours of searching through textbooks. Everything I needed was in one place. Passing the TMC on my first attempt was an incredible feeling.

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S. PatelNew Grad RT, Complete Plan
Pennsylvania, USA
★★★★★

Dr. Scott Manaker's teaching style made difficult respiratory concepts easy to understand. The practice questions built my confidence every week. I passed both exams on my first attempt

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T. NguyenRespiratory Therapist, Elite Mentorship
Michigan, USA
★★★★★

I followed the recommended study schedule and completed every mock exam. By test day, I felt fully prepared. I passed on my very first attempt.

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R. WilliamsRT Student, Complete Plan
Colorado, USA
★★★★★

The detailed rationales taught me why each answer was correct instead of simply memorizing facts. That approach helped me succeed on my first attempt.

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K. JohnsonRespiratory Therapist, Foundation Plan
Virginia, USA
★★★★★

I've recommended these prep guides to all my classmates. The clinical simulations prepared me for real exam scenarios, and I passed on my first try.

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A. GarciaNew Grad RT, Elite Mentorship
Washington, USA
★★★★★

The organization of the study materials kept me focused throughout my preparation. The realistic practice exams gave me confidence, and I passed on my first attempt.

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L. KimRespiratory Therapist, Complete Plan
Nevada, USA
★★★★★

Every mock exam challenged me to think like a respiratory therapist instead of simply recalling facts. That mindset helped me achieve a first-attempt pass.

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B. ThompsonRT Student, Foundation Plan
Oregon, USA
★★★★★

I was nervous about the CSE, but the clinical decision-making exercises prepared me extremely well. I passed confidently on my first attempt.

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N. RodriguezRespiratory Therapist, Elite Mentorship
New Jersey, USA
★★★★★

I appreciated the clear explanations and exam-focused study strategy. The prep guide made difficult topics much easier to understand. I passed the TMC on my first try.

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C. AndersonNew Grad RT, Complete Plan
Massachusetts, USA
★★★★★

The practice questions and comprehensive review notes were exactly what I needed. They helped me identify weak areas and strengthen them before exam day. I passed on my first attempt.

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P. SinghRespiratory Therapist, Foundation Plan
Tennessee, USA
★★★★★

This was the most organized respiratory therapy exam resource I've used. The mock exams prepared me for the pace and difficulty of the real exam. I passed on my first try.

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E. MartinezRT Student, Elite Mentorship
Minnesota, USA
★★★★★

I cannot thank Dr. Scott Manaker's prep guides enough for helping me stay focused throughout my preparation. The combination of detailed lessons, realistic practice exams, and clinical reasoning exercises gave me the confidence I needed. I proudly passed my exam on my very first attempt.

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H. BrooksRespiratory Therapist, Complete Plan
Questions

Before you sign up

What's the difference between the TMC and the CSE?

The TMC (Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination) tests your respiratory care knowledge in a multiple-choice format. The CSE (Clinical Simulation Examination) tests clinical decision-making through case simulations. Every Success Plan above the Foundation tier covers both.

How do I actually sign up?

Tap "Choose [Plan Name]" on any plan, or the green WhatsApp button in the corner. It opens a WhatsApp chat with your chosen plan already typed in — Dr. Scott's team takes it from there.

Can I upgrade my plan later?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp any time and we'll apply what you've already paid toward the next tier up.

Is there a payment plan available?

Yes, installment options are available on the Complete and Elite plans. Ask about it when you message us on WhatsApp.

Ready to build your Success Plan?

Message Dr. Scott's team directly on WhatsApp — tell us which plan fits, and we'll get you started today.

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