New York Respiratory Therapist License
New York Office of the Professions — RT
Total Fee
$202
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
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Temp License
Not available
See board
What You'll Need
- Form 1: Application for Licensure — The primary application form submitted online with the fee.
- Form 2: Certification of Professional Education — Must be completed by your educational institution and mailed directly to NYSED.
- NBRC Credential Verification — Official verification of RRT status sent directly from NBRC to the board.
- Child Abuse Training Certificate — Certification of completion from a NYSED-approved provider.
- Infection Control Training Certificate — Certification of completion from a NYSED-approved provider.
How to Apply
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Complete Education ▾Graduate from a respiratory therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or registered by the NYS Education Department.
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Pass National Examinations ▾Pass the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) administered by the NBRC to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
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Complete Mandatory NY Courses ▾Complete a NYSED-approved course in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and a course in Infection Control.
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Submit Online Application (Form 1) ▾Complete the online Application for Licensure and First Registration (Form 1) and pay the $294 fee.
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Verify Education (Form 2) ▾Have your school complete Form 2 (Certification of Professional Education) and send it directly to the Office of the Professions.
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Verify NBRC Credentials ▾Request the NBRC to send official verification of your RRT credential and exam scores directly to the NYS Education Department.
Total Fee
$202
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
Transfer License
Requirements ▾
Respiratory Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.
Steps
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Submit Form 1 ▾Complete the online application for licensure and pay the $294 fee.
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Verify Out-of-State Licenses (Form 3) ▾Submit Form 3 to every state where you have ever been licensed to have them verify your status directly to NYSED.
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Verify NBRC Status ▾Request NBRC to send official verification of your RRT credential to NYSED.
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Complete NY Mandatory Courses ▾Complete the required Infection Control and Child Abuse Identification courses if not already on file.
Total Fee
$50
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
New York Office of the Professions — RT
Keeping Your License Active
New York Respiratory Therapist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the New York Office of the Professions — RT for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Visit board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $100 |
| Endorsement application | $100 |
| Fingerprint check | $102.00 |
| Temporary permit | See board |
| Renewal | 50.0 |
Slow Downs
Third-Party Document Lag
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Waiting for schools (Form 2) or other state boards (Form 3) to mail physical documents to NYSED is the most common cause of delay.
NBRC Verification Method
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Failing to request an official verification from NBRC; personal copies of certificates are not accepted.
Missing Mandatory Training
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Applications cannot be approved until certificates for Infection Control and Child Abuse training are received.
Name Discrepancies
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Using different names (e.g., maiden vs. married) on the application, school transcripts, and NBRC records without providing legal name change documentation.
Questions
What is the total fee for initial licensure?
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The total fee is $294, which includes the $175 licensure fee and the $119 fee for the first three-year registration period.
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?
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Respiratory Therapists must complete 30 contact hours every 3 years. At least 15 hours must be 'formal' (live or interactive) and no more than 15 can be 'informal' self-study.
Does New York require fingerprints for Respiratory Therapists?
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No, Respiratory Therapists are generally exempt from the criminal history record check (fingerprinting) requirement under Title 8 of the NYS Education Law.
Can I work while my application is pending?
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You may apply for a Limited Permit (Form 5) for a $70 fee, which allows you to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician or respiratory therapist for up to one year while awaiting full licensure.
How long does the licensing process take?
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It typically takes 6 to 12 weeks once all required documentation (Forms 1, 2, 3, and NBRC verification) has been received by the Office of the Professions.
Board Info
New York Office of the Professions — RT
Phone(518) 474-3817