News & Updates

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY GUIDELINES:

In response to Executive Order 2020-17 (Continuity Of Work) and Administrative Order 2020-01 (Emergency Measures for COVID-19), the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care (“Board”) implements the following, effective immediately:

 

LIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION WAIVER

1.         Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-17 (Continuity of Work), the requirements specified in A.A.C. R4-45-208 pertaining to live continuing education hours shall be deferred until such time as Executive Order 2020-17 is revised or repealed.

CURRENT OR FUTURE APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE

NBRC EXAMINATION WAIVER

1.         Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-17 (Continuity of Work), new graduates that are unable to obtain their NBRC RRT credential because the testing centers are closed shall be granted a 6 month temporary license if all other license application requirements are satisfied.  The temporary license will be suspended 20 days after in-person testing sites reopen, or the examinations become available electronically. The Board waives the requirements of A.A.C. R4-45-203 (A) & (B). This waiver shall remain in place until such time as Executive Order 2020-17 is revised or repealed.

RRT CREDENTIAL MANDATE WAIVER

1.         In accordance with Administrative Order 2020-01 (Emergency Measures for COVID-19), the condition under R4-45-205 (3) which requires out of state applicant(s) to hold or have held a RRT Credential or equivalent competency examination is waived. This waiver shall remain in place until such time as the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency is terminated or the applicant/license obtains permanent licensure.

OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE HOLDER TEMPORARY LICENSE

1.         In accordance with Administrative Order 2020-01 (Emergency Measures for COVID-19), out of State license holders (Current & Active) may be granted a 6 month temporary (provisional) license if all other licensing and application requirements are satisfied. This temporary provision shall remain in place until such time as the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency is terminated.

RETIRED OR INACTIVE LICENSE HOLDERS WITH EXPIRED A LICENSE

RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE

In accordance with Administrative Order 2020-01 (Emergency Measures for COVID-19), the late renewal requirements identified in A.R.S. 32-3525 and A.A.C. R4-45-207 pertaining to the time frame(s) allowed to renew an expired license are waived.  The Board may issue a temporary 6 month license to those individuals that held a license that expired over 90 days ago but not more than ten years ago. This waiver shall remain in place until such time as the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency is terminated.

Statewide registration is available for "The Arizona Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (AZ-ESAR-VHP)," local "Medical Reserve Corps Units," "General Volunteers," and/or additional "Specialty Teams."

More Information here: https://esar-vhp.health.azdhs.gov/

Update on COVID-19

Next Respiratory Care Examiners Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | 12:00 Noon - This Meeting is Open to the Public

 Virtual/Teleconference via Google Meet:meet.google.com/sks-bncc-ofv or join by phone at (US) +1 470-839-8185 (PIN: 520598689

Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 09:00AM - This Meeting is Open to the Public

Virtual/Teleconference via Google Meet: 

 

 

Agendas - will be available prior to the meeting online. 

Due to the current COVID-19 State of Emergency and social distancing mandates, the Board will not be offering free Continuing Education for attendance at this meeting

Licensed Therapists wishing to receive free continuing education must attend the ENTIRE Board Meeting,  Licensees are eligible for 4 free CEU's once in every two year renewal cycle, In order to obtain 4 free Ethics-Live CEU's, you must be in attendance and sign-in to the meeting prior to 9:00AM.  The sign-in sheet is pulled at 9:00AM and you will not receive any free CE if you are late for the meeting. 

 

 

How can I apply for a license?

Applications can be done online, or a physical application can be mailed or hand delivered to the Board Office. If you would like we can mail you an application.   The requirements for licensure are available on this website under the information tab and in Board Statute/Rule.

** have you ever held a license in AZ?

How long has there been a Board?

The Board's licensure law was enacted in 1990 and Licensure began in 1992 in the State of Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a short list of frequently asked questions.  The information in this FAQ is believed to be accurate. These FAQ may be updated or revised from time to time, so please check back with this FAQ from time to time to be sure you are using the most up to date information.   Board Statute/Rule trumps the information contained in this FAQ.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Board Office if you have any Questions.

Verification of Licensure

VERIFICATION OF AN ARIZONA LICENSE TO ANOTHER STATE

Forty-eight states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico have laws regulating the practice of respiratory care.

If you are applying for a license in another state, they may require verification of your Arizona license. In order for the Board to process a license verification, you must submit a written request, including the name of the state to which you are requesting the information be sent, along with the required fee.

$25.00 FOR A CURRENT AND VALID LICENSE

Information for New Grads & Applicants

All Licensees

  1. Notify the Board of any Change in Contact Information
  2. Keep Copies of your CEU's
  3. Know the Laws and Rules
  4. If you are arrested, you MUST report the incident within 10 days In Writing
  5. It is your Duty and Obligation to report Respiratory Therapists to the Board that you believe may be engaging in Unprofessional Conduct
  6. It is your responsibility to know when your license expires

Applicants/New Graduates

    Continuing Education

    Required CEUS

    Licensed respiratory care practitioners must complete twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education (CEUs) prior to submittal of their license renewal application.

    You may review the notice regarding the changes in our Continuing Education Program here:  CLICK HERE

    The following list of entities are automatically approved for their continuing education offerings:

    Board Members & Staff

    MANDATED QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBER APPOINTEES

    The Board of Respiratory Care Examiners consists of seven members appointed by the governor, as follows:

    3 - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners

    2 - Public members who are not engaged, directly or indirectly, in the provision of health care services.

    1 - Licensed Physician Knowledgeable in Respiratory Care