WVBORC Legislative Updates

Series 1: Criteria for Licensure/Emergency Rule
This change will provide CRT credentialed therapists who have earned their CRT after July 1, 2022, the opportunity to work in the State of West Virginia for 12 months and obtain job experience in further preparation to take and pass the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination of which they have been academically prepared to pass. The Emergency Rule took effect on October 11, 2024. Please note, this rule does not affect the current Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified who have obtained their CRT credentials before July 1, 2022.

Series 9: Student Temporary Permit – Amended
This amended rule went into effect on May 18, 2024. The rule broadens the scope of the Student Temporary Permit. Please note the Educational Facility Affidavit and Employer's Statement forms have been updated to reflect the changes in this rule. Please click here for the updated application.

Series 11: Telehealth Practice; Requirements; Definitions
A new rule has been filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State to expand on the Telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions.

In addition to all active and historic WVBORC rules, you can locate all pending rules on the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, please see the link below.
https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/

NEW LICENSE APPLICATION

APPLY FOR A LICENSE ONLINE: (PREFERRED)
PLEASE NOTE WHEN YOU “APPLY” FOR A LICENSE ONLINE, YOU MAY PAY BY CREDIT CARD AND UPLOAD COPIES OF YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS; NBRC CERTIFICATE OR SCORE REPORTS, SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ANY REQUIRED CEUS**, AND A COPY OF YOUR GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID. WHEN APPLYING ONLINE YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED.

LICENSE REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION

** ONLINE IS THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR REINSTATEMENT **
To reinstate an expired or inactive license online, you must login with your email address as your user ID. If you have not logged in before you may need to check with our office that we have your correct email address on file. Once logged in, you will need to click the Reinstate button to reinstate then mark reinstatement at the top.
If you do not remember your license number, you may use the Verify License option above to search for yourself to find your old number.
You may ALSO manually apply with the New Application Form under Reports and Forms and submit along with a applicable fee by check/money order to PO Box 40329, Charleston, WV 25364. This manual method may delay issuance of your license.

COVID-19

AARC SARS COVID-19 GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
AARC JOINT STATEMENT MULTIPLE PATIENTS VENTILATOR
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVID-19

Documents with Payments Enclosed
are to be mailed to WVBORC PO Box 40329, Charleston, WV 25364.

Documents without Payments Enclosed
are to be mailed to WVBORC, 106 Dee Drive, Ste 1, Charleston, WV 25311.

Employers/New Applicants
New licenses are posted to this site immediately when numbers are issued and are valid to start practicing. Photo ID License Cards are no longer being issued to licensees but sealed verifications may be sent upon request. If you need to verify if a practitioner has a valid license please click "Verify License" where you may view or print a copy for your records. These verifications meet the requirements mandated by JACHO.

Visiting the Board Office

When visiting the Board Office, please make an appointment in advance by calling 304-558-1382 or emailing wvborc@wv.gov. You may use the dropbox when we are away from the office.
(Closed on all Government Holidays)