Respiratory Therapist
Description:
A respiratory therapist works under the direction of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner in providing cardiopulmonary evaluation, respiratory therapy treatment techniques and education of the patient, family and the public.
Licensing Requirements:
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, to practice as a registered respiratory therapist in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/home.html.
Licenses Issued and Active:
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 376 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 5,250 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Education Department
Education Building, 2nd Floor
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 120
Fax: (518) 474-3706
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification:
29-1126 - Respiratory Therapists
To learn more about this occupation go to the Occupational Information Network (O*Net).
Additional Information:
American Association for Respiratory Care
11030 Ables Lane
Dallas, Texas 75229
Phone: (972) 243-2272
Fax: (972) 484-2720
National Board for Respiratory Care
8310 Neiman Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66214
Phone: (913) 599-4200
E-mail: nbrc-info@nbrc.org