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RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
License Description A respiratory care practitioner is an individual who practices respiratory care. Respiratory care is the branch or system of treating the sick which is limited to assisting in the prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of respiratory disorders by various means, including the administration of medical gases, oxygen therapy, ventilation therapy, artificial airway care, bronchial hygiene therapy, aerosolization of pharmacological agents, respiratory rehabilitation therapy and other treatment, testing, evaluation and rehabilitation procedures performed under the direction of a physician, but not including the use of general anesthetic agents. No person may practice respiratory care, or attempt to do so or make a representation as authorized to do so, without a certificate as a respiratory care practitioner granted by the board.
Licensing Agency
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Professional Credential Processing
1400 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
(608) 266 2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 12/01/2020
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