The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall issue a license to perform respiratory care to an applicant who, on or before July 17, 1986, has passed the Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or the appropriate accrediting agency acceptable to the board.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-3210

  • Board: means the Board of Respiratory Care Practice. See Nebraska Statutes 38-3203
  • Respiratory care: means the health specialty responsible for the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. See Nebraska Statutes 38-3205