Respiratory Care

Creation of Board

• M.G.L. Chapter 13, Section 11B

Licensing Provisions

• M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 23R to 23BB

Licensing Rules and Regulations

• Licensure and Practice (PDF) 
• Documentation of License (PDF) 
• Disciplinary Proceedings (PDF) 
• Continuing Education (PDF) 

Board Interpretations of Statutes and Regulations

• Interpretation of respiratory care services in the home and by unlicensed individuals (PDF) 
  

Policies

• Respiratory Care Preliminary Denial of Licensure (PDF) 
• Number 06-01 - Requirements for License Renewal and License Reactivation Following License Expiration (PDF) 
• Number 07-01 - CORI Policy (PDF) 
• Number 09-03 - Requirements for Initial Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist When an Applicant Holds an Expired Out-of-State RT License (PDF) 
• Number 10-01 - License Reinstatement After Surrender, Suspension or Revocation (PDF) 

CEU Policies

• Policy Number RC-08-01 (PDF) 

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This information is provided by the Division of Health Professions Licensure within the Department of Public Health.