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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":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Official proof of CRT or RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.","name":"NBRC Certification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Two completed sets of fingerprint cards (FD-258) provided by the Board after application.","name":"Fingerprint Cards","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A signed release form authorizing the criminal history background check.","name":"Background Check Waiver","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of graduation from a board-approved respiratory care education program.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"iowa-rrt","state_name":"Iowa","state_slug":"iowa","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for a new user account on the Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure (IBPL) portal.","title":"Create an Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for Respiratory Care Practitioner and pay the non-refundable $75 fee.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit proof of achieving CRT or RRT certification. 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