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HRS §466D-8

Getting a license as a respiratory therapist

The state will give you a respiratory therapist license if you prove you meet all requirements, finished an approved training program, passed the required exam, and paid the fees. This section only covers what you must show to get the license.

The statute, as written — Application for license as a respiratory therapist

The department shall issue a license under this chapter to an applicant if the applicant provides satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure contained in this chapter and rules adopted by the director and if the applicant: (1) Has successfully completed a respiratory therapy training program at an accredited educational institution approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor or successor agencies; (2) Has passed the Certified Respiratory Therapist Examination of the National Board for Respiratory Care, or its successor, within ninety days of submitting an application; and (3) Has paid all fees for licensure established by the director.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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