Respiratory Therapist

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

Must be a graduate of an American Medical Association approved respiratory therapy program, and pass the appropriate examination.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Board: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Address: 630 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 568-6820
Agency website: http://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/acupuncturist
Licence page: https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/respiratory-therapists
Last updated: September 6, 2024

Occupations (O*NET)

Respiratory Care Practitioner 29-1126.00
Respiratory Therapist 29-2036.00
Respiratory Care Practitioner 29-2099.00

Source and verification

This record is Louisiana's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners — see the issuing body section above.

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