Respiratory Care, State Board for

Respiratory Care, State Board for

Chapter 3: Licensure Requirements & Application Procedures

Effective Date: 04/05/2023 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 022.0001.3.04052023

CHAPTER 3

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Section 1. Authority. These rules are adopted under the Board's authority granted by Wyoming Statutes 33-43-108 and 33-43-110.

Section 2. Requirements for Licensure. A license shall not be issued until the applicant has provided satisfactory evidence to the Board that they:

1. (a) Are of majority age;
2. (b) Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, although exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the Board if consistent with the public interest;
3. (c) Have graduated from high school or have completed an equivalent education;
4. (d) Have successfully completed a respiratory care educational program from an accredited institution as defined in Chapter 1; and
5. (e) Have passed the CRT exam or the RRT exam administered by the NBRC. The Board will accept the passing score as established by the NBRC.

Section 3. License by Endorsement. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who provides satisfactory evidence to the Board that the applicant:

1. (a) Holds a current license in good standing from another jurisdiction with substantially equivalent licensing requirements to Wyoming; or
2. (b) Holds current credentials in good standing as a CRT or RRT conferred by the NBRC.

Section 4. Application Documents. Applicants for licensure must submit a complete and legible application form accompanied by the proper non-refundable fee, acceptable proof of legal presence in the United States, and the following:

1. (a) Official certification of current credentials in good standing from the NBRC; or
2. (b) Official verification from all jurisdictions where the applicant holds, or has ever held a license to practice respiratory care.
3. (c) Appropriate proof of legal presence in the United States.

Section 5. Temporary Permits. Applicants for a temporary permit must submit a complete and legible application form accompanied by the proper non-refundable fee, acceptable proof of legal presence in the United States, and the following:

(a) For temporary permit with license in another jurisdiction: (i) Official verification of current license in good standing from the jurisdiction where the applicant holds a valid license; and (ii) Evidence the applicant is currently practicing or has within the last six (6) months practiced respiratory care in another jurisdiction. (iii) Appropriate proof of legal presence in the United States. (b) For temporary permit as a student: (i) Written documentation from the registrar or program director verifying the applicant's standing as a current student, and stating their expected graduation date. (c) Appropriate proof of legal presence in the United States.

Section 6. Issuance and Expiration of License. The Board shall issue a wall certificate and a wallet identification card to the successful applicant bearing the full name of the holder, license number, date of issuance, expiration date, and appropriate seal. All licenses expire on October 31st.