Licensure

01. Application for Respiratory Care and Polysomnography Related Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Board may issue a dual license/permit to perform respiratory care and polysomnography related respiratory care to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this chapter and Sections 54-4308 and 54- 4307(2) and (3), Idaho Code. (7-1-25) 02. Comprehensive Registry Exam. The comprehensive registry examination administered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, or administered by an equivalent board, recognized by the Board, the successful completion of which entitles a person to the professional designation of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). (7-1-25) 03. Provisional Licensure or Permit by Examination. A provisional license or permit may be issued to an applicant following graduation from an accredited or approved respiratory care or polysomnography-related respiratory care educational program and the applicant has either applied to take or has taken the requisite Board- approved national examination(s) and is awaiting results. An applicant who fails to pass the requisite Board-approved national examination(s) during the six (6) month timeframe is not eligible for further temporary licensure or permitting. Provisional licenses and permits issued to examination candidates are issued for a period not to exceed six (6) months and are nonrenewable. (7-1-25) 04. Continuing Education. Licensees are responsible for choosing respiratory therapy related continuing education programs that focus on protecting the health and safety of the public. (7-1-25) 101. -- 199. (RESERVED)