Associate License
Respiratory care practitioner means a person licensed as a respiratory therapist or as a respiratory care technician under this chapter. Respiratory care means the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care, administered on the order of a physician or surgeon, of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities affecting the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other bodily system.
How to apply
Fees
- Permit fee: $65.00
- Criminal background check fee: $21.00
Term
- 30 days in a calendar year
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Requirements
If an applicant is licensed in another state the following must be submitted:
- Application
- Written confirmation of applicant's credential from the NBRC
- At the time of application, the associate must report the dates and locations that the respiratory services will be performed in Maine, which may not exceed 30 days in a calendar year.
- Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses are not acceptable.
If an applicant is certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and resides in a nonlicensure state the following must be submitted:
- Application
- Verification of being certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- At the time of application, the associate must report the dates and locations that the respiratory services will be performed in Maine, which may not exceed 30 days in a calendar year.
- Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses are not acceptable.
Renewal fees and information
- This License cannot be renewed
Respiratory Care Trainees
Respiratory care practitioner means a person licensed as a respiratory therapist or as a respiratory care technician under this chapter. Respiratory care means the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care, administered on the order of a physician or surgeon, of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities affecting the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other bodily system.
A respiratory care practitioner trainee shall not perform invasive procedures or procedures related to critical respiratory care, including therapeutic, diagnostic and palliative procedures. Respiratory care practitioner trainees shall only perform services under the on-site supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner
How to apply
Fees
- License fee: $50.00
- Criminal background check fee: $21.00
Term
- License expires upon graduation
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Requirements
- Completed Application and fee
- Completed supervisor's affidavit
- Verification of enrollment in a respiratory care program
- Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses are not acceptable.
Renewal fees and information
- This License cannot be renewed
Temporary Technicians
Respiratory care practitioner means a person licensed as a respiratory therapist or as a respiratory care technician under this chapter. Respiratory care means the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care, administered on the order of a physician or surgeon, of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities affecting the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other bodily system.
No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the educational requirements. This license allows the holder to practice respiratory care under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. This license shall be issued for a term of 90 days and may be extended for an additional 90 days at the discretion of the board.
How to apply
Fees
- License fee: $50.00
- Criminal background check fee: $21.00
Term
- One year from date of issue
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Requirements
- Completed Application and fee · Completed reference form
- Completed supervisor's affidavit. NOTE: An affidavit form is required for each employer
- Official transcript OR on a temporary basis, a letter from the Director of the educational program on official stationary.
- Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses are not acceptable.
Renewal fees and information
- This License cannot be renewed