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PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY GUIDELINES:

In response to 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.         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to live continuing education hours shall be deferred until such time as Executive Order 2020-17 is revised or repealed.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

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.

Next Respiratory Care Examiners Board Meeting

Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 09:00AM - This Meeting is Open to the Public

1740 West Adams Street, Conference Room B

Phoenix, AZ 85007

 

Agendas - will be available prior to the meeting online. 

Licensed Therapists wishing to receive free continuing education must attend (in person) 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. 

 

 

Where can I obtain Court Documents for a Past Offense?

You will need to contact the Clerk of the Court where you were charged to obtain a copy of the court documents.  If the court clerk conducts a search and there are no documetns on file or the files have been archived/destroyed. the Board requires a letter from the Court stating that a search was conducted and no documents were on file.

What is the process for a License Verification?

Verifications are processed and mailed within five business days of receipt.

Verifications are sent directly to the State or Agency's office. A courtesy Copy is sent to the licensee.

A Form for requesting a License Verification can be found on our website. You may use this form or write a cover letter requesting the verification. The request must be submitted along with the applicable fee before we can begin processing the Verification.

The Board Office DOES NOT give verifications over the phone.

Do I have to complete CEUs, How many do I have to have, and have I been Audited?

Continuing Education is REQUIRED as a condition of Licensure Renewal.

Licensees are Randomly Audited for CEU compliance.  You do not need to submit CEU's unless you have been audited.

CEU Audits occur after renewal of license and on a random basis. You should keep copies of CEU certificates for several years.

How long is my license Active?

Professional Licenses are generally Active for two years and expire on your birthday.  The license then must be renewed for another cycle.  The License will expire on your second birthday after obtaining your Professional License and so on your Initial License you may not receive a full two years.

Am I eligible for a Temporary License and is there any restriction?

On April 1, 2015 SB 1215 was signed by Governor Douglas A. Ducey which eliminates the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners (“Board”) ability to issue or renew a temporary license effective July 2, 2015.  Therefore, commencing on July 2, 2015 the Board will no longer issue any new temporary licenses.  In addition, the Board is no longer authorized to issue a temporary license renewal after July 1, 2015.

How much is the fee?

Fees are set by Board Rule with a fee cap set in Statute.

A total of $270.00 for your Initial License Application broken down as follows:

$50.00 fee for Fingerprint Processing - This fee must be in the form of a Money Order or Cashier's Check.

$100.00 fee for the Application - $200.00 if you are a foreign applicant

$120.00 fee for the Professional License

$150.00 fee for Renewal or Late Renewal of Licensure.

$25.00 fee for Verification of an Active License

$50.00 fee for Verification of an expired license

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