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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":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of RRT credentialing from the National Board for Respiratory Care.","name":"NBRC Credential Verification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"Request NBRC Verification"},{"description":"A resume detailing your employment history for the five years immediately preceding the application.","name":"Professional Resume","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you hold or have held a license in another state, verification must be sent directly from that state board.","name":"Verification of Licensure","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"new-mexico-rrt","state_name":"New Mexico","state_slug":"new-mexico","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Graduate from a respiratory care education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).","title":"Complete Education","url":"https://www.coarc.com/","url_label":"Find Accredited Programs"},{"description":"Successfully pass the NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.","title":"Pass National Exams","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Register for an account on the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's online portal (NM-PLUS) to begin your application.","title":"Create NM-PLUS Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for Respiratory Care Practitioner and pay the $150 non-refundable application fee.","title":"Submit Application and Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After your application is received, the Board will email you a self-administered, open-book Jurisprudence Exam. 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