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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Respiratory Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal","required_documents":[{"description":"An official letter from the NBRC confirming RRT status; copies of scores or wallet cards are not accepted.","name":"Official NBRC Verification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Electronic fingerprint results submitted via an approved Florida Livescan provider using ORI EDOH4720Z.","name":"Livescan Background Check Results","url":"https://www.flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/","url_label":"Background Screening Info"},{"description":"Official verification from every state where you have ever held a healthcare license, sent directly to the Board.","name":"License Verification(s)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you answered 'Yes' to any criminal or disciplinary questions, you must provide a written statement and supporting legal documents.","name":"Personal History Documentation","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"florida-rrt","state_name":"Florida","state_slug":"florida","statutes_url":"https://floridasrespiratorycare.gov/resources/","steps":[{"description":"Register for a new account on the Florida Department of Health MQA Services Portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create an MQA Online Account","url":"https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal","url_label":"Register Now"},{"description":"Complete the electronic application for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure through the portal.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"Pay the required $105 fee (includes application, licensure, and unlicensed activity fees) online via the portal.","title":"Pay Application Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Schedule and complete Livescan fingerprinting using ORI number EDOH4720Z through an approved vendor.","title":"Complete Electronic Fingerprinting","url":"https://www.flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/","url_label":"Find Livescan Vendor"},{"description":"Contact the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) to have an official letter of verification sent directly to the Florida Board.","title":"Request NBRC Verification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org","url_label":"Request NBRC Verification"},{"description":"If you hold or have held a license in another state, request official verification from that state's board to be sent directly to Florida.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Licenses","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:04:03.613781+00:00","verify_license_url":null}