Section Resp 305.03 - Competency Requirements(a) Applicants described in Resp 305.02(a)(1) shall meet the competency requirements set forth in (b) below within the calendar year immediately preceding the submission of their application forms.(b) Competency requirements to be met by such applicants shall be:(1) Completion of 12 contact hours of professional respiratory care courses which are: a. Described by the course sponsors or providers as review courses; andb. Approved by: 1. The American Medical Association's Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education or its successor organization;2. The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its successor organization; 3. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization; or(2) Completion of a minimum of 6 contact hours of continuing education in: a. Current treatment or management of infectious diseases;b. Advances in the pharmacologic treatment of the cardio-pulmonary system;c. New modes of respiratory care; ord. Any other current topics in respiratory care; and(3) Taking and scoring in the passing range on all parts of the NBRC self-assessment examination designed for the highest NBRC credential the applicant has obtained. N.H. Admin. Code § Resp 305.03
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