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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://online.lasbme.org/#/login","required_documents":[{"description":"A notarized document affirming the truth of the application. 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Mail these to the LSBME office.","title":"Mail Supplemental Forms","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/respiratory-therapists","url_label":"Download Supplemental Forms"},{"description":"Contact the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) to have an official credential verification letter sent directly to LSBME at licensing@lsbme.la.gov.","title":"Request NBRC Verification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"Request NBRC Verification"},{"description":"After submitting your application, you will receive instructions to complete a background check via IdentoGO. 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