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Respiratory Care Licensing Requirements & Information
Oregon Health Authority
RRT
Submit satisfactory evidence of having an active credential through NBRC as RRT
Applicants for licensure must submit proof of having a HS diploma or equivalent and have completed a respiratory care education program approved by the AMA in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education or their successors
To maintain licensure, an RT must complete a minimum of 7 continuing education hours every licensure year. CE credits are no longer given for CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification. At least 2.5 hours must be related to the clinical practice of respiratory care.
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Respiratory care is defined (2017 ORS 688.800.5)