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Respiratory Therapist - Application Wizard

Please choose one of the following:

I am a new graduate / trainee and want to apply for a respiratory therapist license

I have previously been issued a license to practice as a respiratory therapist in the United States or Canada

I want to reactivate a Current Inactive Status Respiratory Therapist license

I want to reinstate a lapsed or inactive Respiratory Therapist license

   

What you'll need in order to apply:

  • Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Virginia
  • Carefully read through the application instructions
  • Credential Verification: Original source documentation for either 1) Current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or 2) Graduation from an accredited educational program for respiratory therapists.

For applicants who have been licensed in another State/Jurisdiction:

  • NPDB Self-Query: Complete the online Place a Self-Query Order form and verify your identity.
  • License Verification: Verification of licenses to practice as a Respiratory Therapist from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada in which you have been issued a license must be received by the Board. Please contact the applicable jurisdiction where you have been issued a license to practice respiratory therapy to inquire about having documentation forwarded to the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Reactivate a Current Inactive status License  

 

  • The Inactive to Active application is for licenses that are currently in a Current Inactive status. If you want to return to a Current Active status, contact the Board at 804-367-4600, Option 2 for an application.
  • If your license has been in an expired status for less than two-years, you are able to renew it using your established login credentials here. If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact our HelpDesk at 804-367-4444.
  • If your license has been in an expired status for more than two-years, will need to apply using the reinstatement application for your profession.

Note: Reinstatement occurs after the license has been expired for 2 years. Do not proceed with the application if your license has been expired for less than 2 years

This application is a printable form that will need to be printed, filled out and sent to:

Virginia Board of Medicine
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

What you'll need in order to apply:

  • Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Virginia
  • Carefully read through the application instructions
  • Verification of professional licenses from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada in which you have been issued a full license, sent directly from the applicable jurisdiction.
  • NPDB Self Query – Complete the online “Place a Self-Query” Order form.
  • Evidence of competency to return to active practice: either 1) information on continued practice in another jurisdiction, 2) ten hours of continuing education for each year in which the license has been inactive or lapsed (not to exceed 30 hours/3 years) or 3) recertification by passing the NBRC exam
  • Copies of documentation supporting any name change since your initial licensure in Virginia.
  • If you answer “yes” to any questions from 5 to 17 on the application, provide documentation to the Board from your attorney or provide a narrative explaining your answer. Please provide court documentation for any convictions.
  • Fill out the Reinstatement application for a Respiratory Therapist and send to the Board, along with any applicable fees.

Do any of the following apply to you? Please choose one of the following:

  • My respiratory therapist license in the United States or Canada is in good standing.

Yes, this applies to me

No, this does not apply to me

   

Do you hold a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)?

Yes

No

   

You may not qualify for licensure as a respiratory therapist by the board. Please contact the board at respther-medbd@dhp.virginia.gov.

Do any of the following apply to you?

  • Denial of license or privilege of taking a licensure/competency exam by any testing entity or licensing authority
  • Conviction of a violation of local, state or federal statute, regulation or ordinance, or entrance into any plea agreement relating to a felony or (Exclude traffic violations, except convictions for DUI and reckless driving)
  • Denial or voluntary surrender of clinical privileges for any reason
  • Placement on a corrective action plan, placement on probation or dismissal or suspension or request to withdraw from any professional school, training program, hospital, etc.
  • Termination from employment or resignation in lieu of termination from any training program, hospital, healthcare facility, healthcare provider, provider network or malpractice insurance carrier
  • Pending or past disciplinary action against your professional license/certification/permit/registration related to your practice of medicine
  • Voluntary withdrawal from any professional society while under investigation
  • Malpractice suits brought against you in the past ten (10) years

No, none of the above apply to me.

Yes, one or more of the above apply to me.

   

Licensure by Endorsement  

You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by Endorsement What you'll need in order to apply:

  1. Application and Fee Payment
  2. Employment Chronology
  3. Verification from NBRC
  4. Professional License Verification
  5. NPDB Self-Query

To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws and Regulations that govern the practice of respiratory therapy in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application.

Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.

Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Respiratory Therapist Licensing
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463

 

Please choose one of the following:

I have never practiced this profession, and do not hold an existing license in another jurisdiction

I have practiced this profession, and/or hold an existing license in another jurisdiction

   

What you'll need in order to apply:

  • Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Virginia
  • Carefully read through the application instructions
  • Original source documentation for either 1) Current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or 2) Graduation from an accredited educational program for respiratory therapists
  • A completed Form B or a letter of recommendation must be received from all locations of service, places of practice or professional employment, observerships, professional research positions or professional volunteer service listed for the 2 years immediately preceding application.
  • NPDE Self Query – Complete the online “Place a Self-Query” Order form.
  • Verify your identity. This can be done electronically as part of your ”Place a Self-Query” order or by completing a paper form and having it notarized.
  • Verification of Respiratory Therapist licenses from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada in which you have been issued a license/certificate or registration, sent directly from the jurisdiction to the board.
 

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