License: Respiratory Care Practitioner

A Respiratory Care Practitioner is a health care professional employed under the supervision of a medical director involved in the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the pulmonary system, and associated aspects of cardiopulmonary and other systems functions. Fees: Application: $330 Once application is approved, the initial license is issued for a period of 13-24 months, depending upon the issuing month and an applicant's birth month. Renewal: $275 Examination Frequency: Daily computerized testing is available throughout California. Exam Locations: Arcadia, Bakersfield, Chino, Fresno, Glendale, Irvine, Long Beach, Modesto, Palm Sprints, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Maria, Stanton, and Upland. Experience Requirement: Students are required to complete clinical practice as part of their structured curriculum. Average Time to Process Application: 90 days. Renewal Period: 24 months. Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 3700 et. Seq. California Code of Regulations, Section 1399.300 et. Seq.

  • Registry
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 06/02/2022