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Respiratory Therapy Licensing

• Respiratory Care 2009 Board Meetings PDF icon

• Respiratory Care Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Respiratory Therapist Application Packet PDF icon

• Michigan Board of Respiratory Care Members

• Public Health Code

• Administrative Rules


Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need to complete continuing education?

• How long are the Respiratory Therapist licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• What about the credentials CRT and RRT? Do I need to use them also?

• I have a license as a respiratory therapist now. What initials do I have to use after my name and in my documentation?

• What does the licensure requirement mean to the respiratory therapist?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• Can unlicensed assistive personnel do respiratory therapy tasks?

• I have taken several examinations through NBRC. The application asks for a date when I took the examination. What should I put there?

• Which level of examination is required for licensure?

• If I am certified by NBRC, do I have to submit the transcript of my education?

• How can I change my name or address?

• How do I verify my Michigan license to another state?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• What happens if my license expires?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?


Respiratory Therapy Forms

• Respiratory Therapy Relicensure Packet PDF icon

• Respiratory Therapist Application Packet PDF icon



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