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Temporary Technicians

Respiratory care practitioner means a person licensed as a respiratory therapist or as a respiratory care technician under this chapter. Respiratory care means the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care, administered on the order of a physician or surgeon, of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities affecting the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other bodily system.

No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the educational requirements. This license allows the holder to practice respiratory care under the direct supervision of a respiratory care practitioner. This license shall be issued for a term of one year and may be extended for not more than an additional one-year period at the discretion of the board.

How to apply

Fees
  • Application fee: $100.00
  • License fee: $50.00
  • Criminal background check fee: $21.00
Term
  • One year from date of issue
Requirements

General requirements for all applicants

  • Completed Application and fee · Completed reference form
  • Completed supervisor's affidavit. NOTE: An affidavit form is required for each employer
  • Official transcript OR on a temporary basis, a letter from the Director of the educational program on official stationary.
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Renewal fees and information

  • This License cannot be renewed

 

Last Updated: April 30, 2009

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  • Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners
  • 35 State House Station
  • Augusta, ME 04333-0035
  • Phone: (207) 624-8689
  • Fax: (207) 624-8637
  • TTY: (888) 577-6690
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