Respiratory Care Practitioner

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
None
Background check
None

Implements treatment of patients with disabilities, disorders or injuries of cardiopulmonary system or during convalescence to relieve pain, restore functions, prevent muscular deconditioning and maintain maximum performance.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
No experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
RI Department of Health
Division
Health Professions Regulation
Address
3 Capitol Hill Room 104 Providence, RI 02908
Last updated
August 10, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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