Respiratory Therapist

ArkansasActive
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
Last updated
June 28, 2024

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Source and verification

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