Iowa HF2603 updates respiratory care practitioner licensure requirements, effective January 1, 2027.
Iowa HF2603 amends the licensure requirements for respiratory care practitioners. Beginning January 1, 2027, applicants must obtain a registered respiratory therapist credential or pass an approved examination. Those licensed before this date are exempt unless their license lapsed over three months before renewal. The board must collaborate with educational institutions and professional organizations to create pathways for certified respiratory therapists to obtain the required credential and provide continuing education opportunities.
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