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April 28, 2025
New Graduates: Important Information to Expedite LicensureIf you expect to soon earn your RRT credentials, it is recommended you only submit your application for RRT. Submitting a […]
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April 28, 2025
Endorsement Licensure Requirements: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) All Applicants Must Submit the Following: Application: Verifications: Additional Education Requirements:
April 28, 2025
Request official Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (www.nbrc.org) be sent directly to our board office. Request license verification(s) from all states in […]
April 28, 2025
Licensure Fees New Initial Licensure Fee $50.00 Application Fee $50.00 (non-refundable) Unlicensed Activity Fee $5.00 Total Fee Due with Application $105.00 Make checks or money orders […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Respiratory Therapist.
April 28, 2025
Current licenses expires at midnight, Eastern Time, on May 31, 2025. The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Licensees requesting to reactivate their license […]
April 28, 2025
To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 28, 2025
If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license: Name changes require legal documentation showing […]
April 28, 2025
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Renewals Fees Active […]
April 28, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statute Chapter 468, Part V: Respiratory TherapyChapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act Florida Administrative […]
April 28, 2025
The information provided is an overview only and licensees are encouraged to become familiar with the profession’s continuing education rules, Chapter 64B32-6.001 & 64B32-6.006, Florida Administrative Code, to ensure […]
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April 15, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 15, 2025
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
March 27, 2025
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration […]
March 27, 2025
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendre to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must […]
March 27, 2025
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care […]
March 27, 2025
If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office: A letter from a […]