Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 30-1-3 - Criteria for Licensure3.1. Upon payment of required fees, an applicant for a license to practice respiratory care shall submit to the board official written, verified by oath, evidence that the applicant:3.1.1. Has completed a board approved respiratory care educational program; and3.1.2. On or after July 1, 2022 holds a current valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential conferred by the National Board of Respiratory Care or its successor organizations. 3.1.3. Prior to July 1, 2022 holds a current valid Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care or its successor organizations. 3.1.4. Successfully passing an examination administered by the state or by a national agency approved by the board. The board shall set the passing score for the examination. 3.1.5. The board may issue a license to practice respiratory care to an applicant who is currently licensed to practice respiratory care under the laws of another state, territory, or country if the 30CSR1 qualifications of the applicant are deemed by the board to be equivalent to, or greater than, those required in West Virginia. Applicants applying under this section shall be required to provide official verification of license from the state where they currently hold a valid license directly to this state. 3.1.6. The board may also issue a license to practice respiratory Care by endorsement to respiratory therapists holding valid credentials conferred by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or its successor organizations, if the credentials have not been suspended or revoked. Applicants applying under this section shall be required to provide official verification of valid credentials directly from the National Board of Respiratory Care to this board. 3.1.7. If an applicant fails to complete the requirements for licensure within ninety days from the date of filing, the application is considered abandoned.