Respiratory Therapist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Required
Respiratory Therapists assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. They initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures. They also maintain patient records and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age. 2) Must be of good moral character. 3) Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 4) Must have satisfactorily completed training in an approved respiratory care educational program. 5) Must successfully pass the CRT Exam. 6) Must complete a criminal background check. 7) Must present undisputable identification. Examination Required. Application for license fee: $75.00, Temporary Licence fee: $35.00, License Renewal fee: $40.00, Late Renewal fee: $10.00
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Background check
- Background check required
- Military and veterans
- A temporary license available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Issuing body
- Department
- Arkansas Department of Health
- Board
- Arkansas State Medical Board
- Address
- 1401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 340 Little Rock, AR 72201
- Phone
- (501) 296-1802
- Agency website
- www.armedicalboard.org
- Last updated
- June 28, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner 29-1126.00
- Respiratory Therapist 29-2036.00
- Respiratory Care Practitioner 29-2099.00
- Alarm Agent 49-2098.00
Source and verification
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