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LICENSED REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
License Description LICENSED REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

A registered respiratory therapist may assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including but not limited to accepting telephone and verbal orders, and supervising respiratory care technicians and respiratory care assistants. A respiratory therapist may, under the supervision of a physician, exercise considerable independent clinical judgement in the respiratory care of patients. The therapist is capable of serving as a technical resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care.

REQUIREMENTS
Satisfy education and examination requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a respiratory care therapist or technician academic and clinical preparation program approved by the American Medical Association.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of the advanced practice examination system provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtaining the registry credential or RRT.

RENEWAL:
Every two (2) years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
National Board for Respiratory Care
18000 W. 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061-7543
Toll-Free: (888) 341-4811
Phone: (913) 895-4900
Fax: (913) 895-4650
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1010
(615) 741 3807
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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