§ 18.307. Criteria for certification as a respiratory care practitioner.

 The Board will approve for certification as a respiratory care practitioner an applicant who:

   (1)  Submits evidence satisfactory to the Board, on forms supplied by the Board, that the applicant has met one or more of the following criteria:

     (i)   Has graduated from a respiratory care program approved by the JRCRTE and passed the CRTT as determined by the NBRC.

     (ii)   Has been credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.

     (iii)   Holds a valid license, certificate or registration as a respiratory care practitioner in another state, territory or the District of Columbia which has been issued based on requirements substantially the same as those required by the Commonwealth, including the examination requirement.

     (iv)   Has continuously provided respiratory care services for a minimum of 12 months immediately preceding December 28, 1993, and has passed the CRTT as determined by the NBRC.

   (2)  Has paid the appropriate fee in the form of a check or money order.