{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-e93b7e37-3cca-46e6-abfe-16a536bed250","@type":"ceterms:License","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-e93b7e37-3cca-46e6-abfe-16a536bed250","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Respiratory Care Practitioner"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-f6511b35-e860-4c08-a5ff-a49dd3a7e01d"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (General)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Individuals considering applying for either the Respiratory Care Practitioner or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner certificate should review the documents below for more information about eligibility, the application, and the required documentation and fees before submitting their applications. An application fee may be refunded under certain circumstances, however, other surcharges and fees assessed at the time of application are non-refundable. \n\nTexas has a two-stage application process - Pre-Licensure/Screening and Licensing. Both stages use the License Application Messaging and Status (LAMAS) system that allows applicants the ability to submit required documents and review the status of their application in real-time. LAMAS is also mobile-compatible so applicants can capture and submit document images from their smart devices. Many of the required documents can be submitted via LAMAS except for items that are required to be submitted by a third-parties. \n\n\n\nStage 1 - Pre-Licensure/Screening \n\nAfter submitting your application online, applicants will receive an e-mail regarding supplemental documentation requirements and how to log into the LAMAS system which is accessed through My TMB. These supplemental documents are generated based on your application. \n\n\nSubmit the documents listed in the LAMAS system. Supporting documents from third-parties can be sent to the Board using the US Postal Service, a private overnight delivery service, or fax if indicated in the instructions. We recommend using one of the private overnight delivery services that allow tracking to submit all required items. These services require delivery to a physical address and a phone number. Delivery by a private overnight service to our physical address usually allows you to obtain immediate online confirmation of delivery from the carrier.\n\nDuring Pre-licensure/Screening, the documentation requested is based on the standard requirements for licensure and information provided with the application. Documents are not reviewed for content until you have been determined to be Screen Complete. Your application may be returned to screening if it is determined by a Pre-Licensure Quality Review Specialist that additional information is required before the application can be assigned to a licensing analyst. Completing Stage 1 (Pre-Licensure/Screening) does not mean you are eligible for licensure. Only after you complete Stage 2 (Licensing) are you determined to be ready for licensure. \n\n\n\nStage 2 - Licensing \n\nYou've submitted all of the documents required for your application in Pre-Licensure/Screening. \n\n\nYour application has been assigned to a licensing analyst. \n\n\nKeep checking your email and LAMAS. Your licensing analyst will email you requests for additional items. \n\n\nIndividual application processing time will vary based on the complexity of the application. Factors that increase the processing time may include, but are not limited to, answering \"yes\" to any of the Professionalism questions on the application or failing to follow instructions when submitting documentation. However, failing to answer application questions truthfully may be considered falsification of your application, will increase the processing time of your application, and could result in punitive action by the Board."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/apply-renew/respiratory-care-practitioner/respiratory-care-practitioner-certificate-application"}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-f6511b35-e860-4c08-a5ff-a49dd3a7e01d"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Respiratory Care Practitioners are licensed healthcare professionals who provide respiratory care in accordance with the Texas Medical Board and applicable state law. \n\nA Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is an individual who practices respiratory care that includes the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients who have deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiorespiratory system.\n\nSome responsibilities of an RCP may include:\n\nOperating cardio-pulmonary bypass equipment\nMonitoring blood gasses and other lab values\nAdministering medications or anesthetics through equipment under physician direction"},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/apply-renew/respiratory-care-practitioner","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}