-
Respiratory Care Licensing Requirements & Information
DC Board of Respiratory Care
nan
Receive a passing score on the National Board Examination developed and administered by NBRC (Municipal Regulations 7604)
Complete an educational program at an institution accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (Municipal Regulations 7602)
16 hours during the 2-year period preceding the expiration date. After 1/31/2019, applicant must complete 2 hours of ethics and 2 hours of LGBTQ continuing education (Municipal Regulations 7606)
No
Practice of Respiratory Care is defined (Health Occupations Board 3-1201.02 17A)
A student or applicant whose first application for licensure has been submitted to the Board may practice respiratory therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed RCP who collaborates with a licensed physician (Municipal Regulations 7608)