Section Plc 1504.01 - Statutory Qualifications(a) As required by RSA 326-E:3, I, to qualify for an initial license to practice respiratory care an applicant shall be of good professional character and: (1) Be a graduate of a respiratory care educational program; or(2) Have successfully completed and achieved a passing score for the entry level exam administered in English by the NBRC prior to July 31, 1977.(b) As required by RSA 326-E:3, II and as further explained in Plc 1504.02, an applicant for initial licensure shall also pass a standardized national examination administered in English by the NBRC or by its successor organization.(c) As required by RSA 326-E:3, III, an applicant for initial licensure shall certify under oath that the applicant is not under investigation by any professional licensing board and that the applicant's credentials have not been suspended or revoked by any professional licensing board.(d) As required by RSA 326-E:3, IV, an applicant for initial licensure who has not practiced as a respiratory care practitioner for at least 500 hours per year during the 4 years prior to filing the application shall successfully complete continuing education and continuing competence requirements set forth in Plc 1504.13.N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1504.01
Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 1500), Proposed by #13496, Effective 11/27/2022, Expires 5/23/2023.Amended by Number 19, Filed May 11, 2023, Proposed by #13621, Effective 5/22/2023, Expires 5/22/2033 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 1500).Amended by Number 2, Filed January 11, 2024, Proposed by #13839, Effective 12/28/2023, Expires 12/28/2033 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Plc 1500).