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AARC’s advocacy and government affairs team works at the state level to assist on a variety of topics and provides regular legislative and regulatory updates.
If your state is proposing de-licensure, elimination of your Respiratory Care Board, or any other policy that will negatively impact respiratory care patients and the profession, the AARC State Society resources on this page may be useful.
Emergency Medical Technicians explains how paramedics and EMTs are challenging the respiratory therapy profession in the hospital setting and offers suggestions on how State Societies can get involved.
This guidance is a resource for the state affiliates whom are considering or starting to pursue raising the licensure entry level to that of the RRT.
Hiring a Lobbyist outlines the issues State Societies need to take into consideration in determining whether to hire an outside lobbyist to assist them with the legislative and regulatory matters.
This lays out general steps State Societies should take in preparation for the possibility that reauthorization of the state’s RT licensure will be challenged.
The following states have passed laws or rules that move the profession forward to require the RRT credential as entry level to licensure.
Practice acts and respiratory therapy licensure laws contain exemption or exception sections. Be aware that different state laws may exempt different individuals, entities or services.
A list of publicly available respiratory therapist state licensure contacts, including state board’s phone, fax, email, and mailing addresses. State licensure information, such as renewal periods, continuing education requirements, and fees for each state is also available.
Heather Willden, director of governance and strategic initiatives, is the House of Delegates liaison. Connect with her via email or by phone at (972) 406-4657 for HOD and state society/chartered affiliate questions.
