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 by the applicant.
- Form 2: Certification of Professional Education — Must be completed by your school and sent directly to NYSED. Download Form 2
- Child Abuse Identification Certificate — Certification of completion from an approved provider for the 2-hour mandated training.
- Infection Control Certificate — Certification of completion from an approved provider for the mandated infection control training.
How to Apply
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Complete Education Requirements ▾Graduate from a respiratory therapy program (Associate degree or higher) that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or registered by the NYSED.
View Education Requirements -
Complete Mandated Training ▾Complete a NYSED-approved 2-hour course in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and a course in Infection Control.
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Pass National Examinations ▾Pass the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination at the high cut score and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to earn the RRT credential from the NBRC.
Register for Exams -
Submit Online Application (Form 1) ▾Complete the online application for licensure and pay the $294 fee (includes initial license and first registration).
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Submit Certification of Professional Education (Form 2) ▾Have your school complete Form 2 and mail it directly to the Office of the Professions to verify your degree.
Download Form 2 -
Verify Exam Scores ▾Request the NBRC to send your official exam scores directly to the New York State Education Department.
Request Score Transfer
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 and Fee ▾Complete the online application and pay the $294 fee.
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Verify Out-of-State Licenses (Form 3) ▾Complete Form 3 and send it to any state where you hold or have held a professional license to be verified and sent to NYSED.
Download Form 3 -
Submit Education and Exam Verification ▾Follow the same steps as initial applicants to have Form 2 and NBRC scores sent to NYSED.
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
Missing Mandated Training
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Failure to complete the Child Abuse Identification or Infection Control courses will stall the application.
Third-Party Document Delays
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Waiting for schools (Form 2) or other state boards (Form 3) to mail documents directly to NYSED.
Name Mismatches
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Ensure the name on your application matches exactly with the name on your NBRC records and transcripts.
Questions
How much is the initial application fee?
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The fee is $294, which covers the initial license and the first three-year registration period.
Does New York require the RRT credential?
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Yes, to be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in New York, you must have passed both the TMC (at the high cut score) and the CSE to earn the RRT credential.
Can I practice while my application is pending?
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You may apply for a Limited Permit (Form 5) for $70, which allows you to practice under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or respiratory therapist for up to one year.
How many CE hours are required for renewal?
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Licensed Respiratory Therapists must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every three-year registration period.
Board Info
New York Office of the Professions — RT
Phone(518) 474-3817