New York A00236 amends the education law to require additional education for respiratory therapy licensure.

New York A00236 amends the education law to change the license requirements for the practice of respiratory therapy. It mandates that applicants complete an approved one-year certificate respiratory therapy education program. To maintain registration as a licensed respiratory therapist in New York, licensees must attain a baccalaureate degree or higher in respiratory therapy within six years of their initial licensure. The bill also allows for temporary educational exemptions for those unable to complete the baccalaureate degree due to a lack of access to educational programs.

New York A00236 amends the education law to require additional education for respiratory therapy licensure.

New York A00236 amends the education law to change the license requirements for the practice of respiratory therapy. It mandates that applicants complete an approved one-year certificate respiratory therapy education program. To maintain registration as a licensed respiratory therapist in New York, licensees must attain a baccalaureate degree or higher in respiratory therapy within six years of their initial licensure. The bill also allows for temporary educational exemptions for those unable to complete the baccalaureate degree due to a lack of access to educational programs.