Respiratory Care, State Board for

Respiratory Care, State Board for

Chapter 3: Licensure Requirements & Application Procedures

Effective Date: 12/29/2003 to 09/01/2010

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 022.0001.3.12292003

CHAPTER 3

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Section 1. 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; and
2. (b) Have no felony convictions, and no misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude or controlled substances, although exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the Board if consistent with the public interest; and
3. (c) Have graduated from an accredited high school or have completed an equivalent education; and
4. (d) Have successfully completed a respiratory care educational program from an accredited institution as defined in Chapter 1, which has been approved by the Board; and
5. (e) Have passed the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam or the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC). The Board will accept the passing score as established by the NBRC.

Section 2. Temporary License. The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who presents proof satisfactory to the Board that they meet the requirements stated in Section 1(a), (b) and (c); and

1. (a) The applicant must demonstrate that they are presently functioning in the capacity of a respiratory care practitioner.
2. (b) The temporary license is subject to renewal and will become null and void if the applicant has not passed the required examination by July 1, 2008.

Section 3. License by Previous Practical Experience. The Board may issue a license by previous practical experience to an applicant who presents proof satisfactory to the Board that they meet the requirements stated in Section 1(a), (b) and (c); and

1. (a) The applicant presents written and notarized evidence on a form provided by the Board, of having previous practical experience in the capacity of a respiratory care practitioner in Wyoming during the twenty four (24) months proceeding July 1, 2003, and

(b) The application for licensure by previous practical experience is received by the Board no later than July 1, 2005.

Section 4. License by Endorsement. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who presents proof satisfactory to the Board that, at the time of application for Wyoming license the applicant possesses credentials and qualifications equal to those required by the Act and these rules, and;

(a) The applicant holds a current license in good standing issued under the laws of another jurisdiction and the applicant's qualifications are equivalent to those required in Wyoming as determined by the Board, or

(b) The applicant holds current credentials in good standing as a CRT or RRT conferred by the NBRC.

Section 5. Temporary Permit. The Board may issue a temporary permit to practice respiratory care in Wyoming pending issuance of a license. A temporary permit is valid for six (6) months and may be renewed only once for an additional six (6) months. The Board shall not grant more than one (1) temporary permit to the same individual. In order to be granted a temporary permit, an applicant must present proof satisfactory to the Board that;

(a) The applicant is currently practicing, or within the six (6) months prior to submitting an application has practiced respiratory care in another jurisdiction, holds a current license in good standing issued under the laws of that jurisdiction, and the applicant's qualifications are equivalent to those required in Wyoming as deemed by the Board, or

(b) The applicant meets the requirements stated in Section 1(a), (b) and (c), is currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care educational program, and is expected to graduate within thirty (30) calendar days of making application.

(i) The temporary permit shall be revoked by the Board upon notification that the student has failed to successfully complete the educational program.

Section 6. Application Documents. Applicants for licensure must submit a complete and legible application form accompanied by the proper non-refundable fee, acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence in the U.S., and provide the following documents;

(a) For license by examination,

(i) Official transcript from all accredited respiratory care education programs attended, and

(ii) Official verification of having passed the required examination.

(b) For temporary license, (i) Official transcript from all accredited respiratory care education programs attended.

For license by previous practical experience,

(i) A complete and notarized Employer's Statement.

For license by endorsement,

or (i) Official certification of current credentials in good standing from the NBRC, (ii) Official verification of current license in good standing from all jurisdictions where the applicant holds a current license, or has held a license, as a respiratory care practitioner.

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 is currently practicing, or within the six (6) months prior to submitting an application has practiced respiratory care prior to submitting an application, and

(ii) A complete and notarized Employer's Statement.

(f) For temporary permit as a student, (i) Written documentation from the registrar or program director verifying the applicants standing as a current student, and stating their expected graduation date.

Section 7. Application Procedures.

(a) All documents submitted in support of the application must contain an original signature and be submitted directly to the Board office from the respondent and not forwarded through the applicant. (b) The Board will not accept faxed or photocopied documents. (c) The applicant must document completion of all requirements within three (3) years of the date the application was received by the Board, otherwise the application will be deemed to be abandoned and the file will be closed. (d) The application date is the date the application was received by the Board.

(e) Each applicant must file with the Board their current home and professional mailing addresses and telephone numbers and must report to the Board in writing any change of addresses or telephone numbers, giving both old and new addresses and telephone numbers.

Section 8. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration based on submission of new information and/or an appearance before the Board with the opportunity to demonstrate to the Board that they meet the licensure or permit requirements.

Section 9. 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.

Section 10. Release of Confidential Records.

(a) Release of records shall be governed by W.S. 16-4-201 et seq., Public Records Act.

(b) Any applicant, licensee, or others with proper notarized written consent may personally inspect the contents of a Board file with the exception of information specifically prohibited by the Public Records Act.

(c) Record inspection shall take place under the following conditions:

(i) An appointment must be made to review the file between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the offices of the Board.

(ii) Record inspection must take place in the presence of a member of the Board or a representative of its administrative staff.

(iii) Original documents must remain with the Board but may be copied at the Board offices for a reasonable fee.

Section 11. Correction and Amendment. Any applicant may clarify erroneous, inaccurate or misleading information in their file by submitting a written statement to the Board which will be placed in their file.