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A&T Respiratory offers comprehensive courses, webinars, conference and resources for mastering respiratory care.
A&T Respiratory offers comprehensive courses, webinars, conference and resources for mastering respiratory care.
Respiratory Care Licensing Requirements & Information
Texas Medical Board
Hold a valid and current certification issued by NBRC (Title 22, Part 9, Chapter 186, Rule ~186.4.a4)
An individual applying for a certificate must successfully complete an approved 4-year high school course of study or the equivalent, and successfully complete an educational program for respiratory care practitioners accredited by CoARC or other accrediting body (Title 22, Part 9, Chapter 186, Rule ~186.4.a4)
Each RC practitioner is required to complete 24 contact hours of approved CE every 2 years as a condition of certificate renewal; at least 12 hours must be in traditional courses, at least 2 hours must be in ethics. (Title 22, Part 9, Chapter 186, Rule ~186.10a)
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Respiratory care is defined (Title 22, Part 9, Chapter 186, ~186.2.29)
Board shall issue temporary permit to applicant who 1) meets all qualifications and has signed an Agreed Order/Remedial Plan but is waiting for the next meeting of the Board for the Order/Plan to be approved, 2) seeks to temporarily substitute for an RCP and is licensed in another state, 3) has graduated from an accredited ed program. Temporary permit is valid for not more than 12 months and applicant must be supervised by licensed TX RCP (Title 22, Part 9, Chapter 186, ~186.7)