Section 343-3-1 - Requirements for Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Care TechnicianA. An individual may not practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner until a license has been issued by the board, except as permitted by 32 MRSA §9706-A. B. An applicant for licensure shall file a complete application on a form prescribed by the board and such additional information as the board may require.C. The applicant shall include the items listed below with the application. The application will not be acted upon until all items have been received. 2. For persons applying for licensure as a respiratory therapist: (a) Proof of current credentialing by NBRC as a registered respiratory therapist; OR
(b) An official academic transcript demonstrating completion of an educational program for respiratory therapists which is accredited by COARC or its predecessor accrediting body;3. For persons applying for licensure as a respiratory care technician: a. Proof of current credentialing by NBRC as a certified respiratory therapy technician; OR
b. An official academic transcript demonstrating completion of an educational program for respiratory therapists or respiratory care technicians which is accredited by COARC or its predecessor accrediting body;4. Official verification of licensure in each state in which the applicant at any time held a license to practice respiratory care at any level; and5. The application fee and license fee specified in Chapter 10, Section 5(36) of the rules of the Office of Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License Fees."D.Examination1. To be eligible for licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, an applicant who qualifies for licensure under Section 1(C)(2)(b) of this chapter (graduation from accredited program) must pass the NBRC advanced practitioner examination.2. To be eligible for licensure as a Respiratory Care Technician, an applicant who qualifies for licensure under Section 1(C)(3)(b) of this chapter (graduation from accredited program) must pass the NBRC entry-level examination.4. Examination scores will be recognized for licensure purposes for no more than one year after the date of issuance plus any additional time attributable to the applicant's active duty military service as described in 37-B MRSA §390-A.