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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":"The primary application form for RT licensure in Kansas.","name":"Initial Licensing Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the accredited respiratory therapy program to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official proof of RRT status sent directly from the NBRC.","name":"NBRC Credential Verification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A passport-style color photograph taken within the last 90 days.","name":"2x3 Inch Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A signed and notarized statement included within the application packet.","name":"Notarized Affidavit","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"kansas-rrt","state_name":"Kansas","state_slug":"kansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) to earn the RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.","title":"Pass NBRC Examination","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Download and complete the Respiratory Therapist Initial Licensing Application. 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