Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners - Licensing - Associate Permit, Respiratory Care Trainee, Temporary Technician

 

Associate License

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.

How to apply

Fees

  • Permit fee: $65.00
  • Criminal background check fee: $21.00

Term

  • 30 days in a calendar year

Requirements

General Requirements

If an applicant is licensed in another state the following must be submitted:

  • Application
  • Verification of license in good standing from another state that has licensure requirements equivalent to the requirements of this chapter
  • Written confirmation of applicant's credential from the NBRC
  • At the time of application, the associate must report the dates and locations that the respiratory services will be performed in Maine, which may not exceed 30 days in a calendar year

If an applicant is certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and resides in a nonlicensure state the following must be submitted:

  • Application · Verification of being certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
  • At the time of application, the associate must report the dates and locations that the respiratory services will be performed in Maine, which may not exceed 30 days in a calendar year.

Renewal fees and information

  • This License cannot be renewed

 

Respiratory Care Trainees

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.

A respiratory care practitioner trainee shall not perform invasive procedures or procedures related to critical respiratory care, including therapeutic, diagnostic and palliative procedures. Respiratory care practitioner trainees shall only perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner

How to apply

Fees

  • License fee: $50.00
  • Criminal background check fee: $21.00

Term

  • License expires upon graduation

Requirements

General requirements for all applicants

  • Completed Application and fee
  • Completed supervisor's affidavit
  • Verification of enrollment in a respiratory care program

Renewal fees and information

  • This License cannot be renewed

 

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 licensed respiratory care practitioner. This license shall be issued for a term of 90 days and may be extended for an additional 90 days at the discretion of the board.

How to apply

Fees

  • 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.

Renewal fees and information

  • This License cannot be renewed