{"application_form_url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Wyoming Board of Respiratory Care","board_parent_org":"Wyoming Department of Administration & Information","board_phone":"(307) 777-6529","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://wsbn.wyo.gov/","board_url":"https://wsbn.wyo.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/wyoming-rrt","ce_requirements_url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/rules-and-regulations","common_delays":[{"description":"Fingerprints that are smudged or missing required data fields will be rejected by DCI/FBI, requiring a re-submission and delaying the license by weeks.","title":"Incomplete Fingerprint Cards"},{"description":"The Board cannot issue a license until official verifications from the NBRC and other state boards are received directly from those entities.","title":"Missing Third-Party Verifications"},{"description":"Failure to include the $100 fee or submitting it in an unaccepted format (like a personal check if not allowed, though money orders are preferred) will halt processing.","title":"Incorrect Fee Payment"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:35.586243+00:00","credential_type":"Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)","description":"Apply for a Wyoming Respiratory Therapist credential. 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A maximum of 4 hours can be from ACLS, PALS, or NRP. Basic CPR is not accepted.","question":"How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"All licenses expire annually on October 31st.","question":"When does my Wyoming respiratory license expire?"},{"answer":"Yes, a temporary permit is available for a $40 fee for those who have applied for a full license and meet specific criteria, such as being a recent graduate or currently licensed elsewhere.","question":"Can I obtain a temporary permit while my full application is processing?"},{"answer":"No, initial applications must be downloaded, printed, and mailed to the Board office with a check or money order.","question":"Is there an online application portal?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/wyoming-rrt.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Respiratory Therapist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the NBRC. 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://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application form for licensure in Wyoming.","name":"Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Application","url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"Required form along with a copy of a government-issued ID (e.g., Driver's License or Passport) to verify legal status in the U.S.","name":"Proof of Lawful Presence Form","url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"Standard blue FBI fingerprint cards used for the required criminal background check.","name":"Two (2) FD-258 Fingerprint Cards","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of CRT or RRT credentials sent directly from the NBRC to the Board.","name":"Official NBRC Verification","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"NBRC Website"},{"description":"Final transcripts from your respiratory therapy program sent directly to the Board (required for initial applicants).","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"wyoming-rrt","state_name":"Wyoming","state_slug":"wyoming","statutes_url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/rules-and-regulations","steps":[{"description":"Graduate from a respiratory care educational 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 Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination to earn the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.","title":"Pass National Examination","url":"https://www.nbrc.org/","url_label":"Register for Exam"},{"description":"Download the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Application packet from the Board's website. Complete all sections, including the Proof of Lawful Presence form.","title":"Download and Complete Application","url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","url_label":"Download Application Packet"},{"description":"Obtain two (2) FD-258 fingerprint cards. You can request these from the Board or local law enforcement. Complete the prints and submit them with your application for a criminal background check.","title":"Submit Fingerprints","url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/applications-forms","url_label":"Fingerprint Instructions"},{"description":"Request that the NBRC send official verification of your credentials directly to the Wyoming Board. If you are licensed in other states, request official verifications from those boards as well.","title":"Request Official Verifications","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Mail the completed application, fingerprint cards, proof of lawful presence, and the $100 application fee (check or money order payable to the State of Wyoming) to the Board office in Cheyenne.","title":"Submit Application and Fee","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:38:46.563879+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://respiratory.wyo.gov/public-information/license-lookup"}