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Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist |
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Initial Application Process
Please note that an initial license will vary in duration dependant upon its issuance date. This initial license will expire on December 31. It is the responsibility of all licensees to renew their license before December 31. Failure to renew by December 31 shall result in automatic expiration of the license by statute. Licenses which have expired are not automatically entitled to renew.
Please Note:
- There are more requirements beyond simply completing the application. After the application is reviewed, you will receive instructions as to what additional verifications will be required.
- Additional
Applicant Requirements: once the application is reviewed, you
will receive instructions in writing.
- Personal Appearance at Board Discretion
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Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist
- Application Form (PDF Download); submit with fee
- After the application is reviewed, you will receive instructions as to what additional verifications will be required
Temporary Permit (Only for those waiting to take the Examination or currently enrolled in a RCP program)
- Temporary Permit Application Form (PDF Download); submit with fee
- After the application is reviewed, you will receive instructions as to what additional verifications will be required
Supervision (Required for license and permit holders)
- Supervision by MD/DO is required at all times under SDCL 36-4C
- Respiratory Care Practitioner Supervision Registration (PDF Download)