Application for Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Welcome to the Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners online license application. All applications must be reviewed by the Board's Executive Director, who determines, after reviewing the license application package, that the applicant is eligible to receive a license.

To be considered for a Temporary License you must complete the following:

1) Completed online application,

2) Proof of passing CRT examination or Board approved Respiratory training program,

3) Completed fingerprint card (Please Note: A fingerprint card will be mailed to you once you have completed this online application. Please carefully read the instruction sheet that will be included with the fingerprint card. You must have a set of fingerprints professional rolled.)

4) All required written statements and court documentation related to all declarations regarding background and qualifications to be considered for a license, including any criminal history.

5) All required written statements and documentation related to all disciplinary action taken against you as a Respiratory Therapist in any state.

6) Pay all fees required by the Board.

To be considered by the Board for a permanent license, the following must be completed:

1) Results of the background check must be received and reviewed. (It takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks or longer for the Board to received a background check)

2) If you are a new graduate, a copy of your passing CRT or RRT examination certificate or score sheet.

3) If you have ever been licensed in another State, all verifications from those States must be received.

IF YOU ARE A RE-APPLICANT YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A TEMPORARY LICENSE

A re-applicant is an individual who has previously held a license in the State of Arizona. To be considered for a permanent license all of the above must be completed.

*Please be aware this service requires a payment in the form of a Visa or MasterCard. All fees submitted to the Board are non-refundable pursuant to A.A.C. R4-45-102(B).