Respiratory Care Therapist

• Application fee: $50.00
• License Fee: $135.00 - ($67.50 after May 1st of odd numbered years)
• Criminal History Check fee $15.00 until June 30, 2008.
• Effective July 1, 2008, the Maine State Bureau of Identification is adopting a rate changes. The fee for criminal background checks will increase to $21.00. Applications received on or after July 1, 2008 are subject to the $21.00 fee for the criminal history records check.

• Biennial
• April 30th of even years

General Requirements for All Applicants

• Completed initial application to include:
  • Completed application and fees
  • Two completed reference forms
  • Verification of licensure
  • Written confirmation of applicant's credential from the NBRC
  • Credit Card form, if desired.

Education

• Be a graduate of an educational program for respiratory therapists/respiratory technicians which is recognized by the board and accredited by the American Medical Association in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education

Examination

• Pass an examination as provided for in 32 MRSA §9709 of the Board's Law.

• Application form (PDF)

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• Biennial renewal fee of $135.00

• Renews biennially on April 30th of even years

• Renewal applications received after the expiration date will require a late fee of $50.00.
• An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration. The ninety day extended renewal period should not in any way be construed to permit the practice of respiratory care after the date of expiration.
• Renewal reminders are mailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date to the last known address on file. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of his or her current mailing address.
• Continuing Education: 15 hours of continuing education must be submitted on the Board's ceu form. The ceu form must be submitted with the renewal notice and fee.

• Fill out the online renewal application and submit.
  
  The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.