Electronic Application Document Requirements

To apply for a license, the applicant must complete the application for license, click Save, and then attach the following required documents:
 
(1) * Scanned notarized copy of the certificate of completion (official transcript or diploma) of an approved respiratory care educational program. Note: if the notary seal is not visible in the scan, you will need to mail in the original. Not applicable to Student Temporary Permits.
 
(2) * Scanned notarized copy of the original NBRC Credential Certificate or official “Statement of Credentials” from the NBRC. Note: if the notary seal is not visible in the scan, you will need have the NBRC mail the board an original.
NBRC CREDENTIALS MUST BE VALID. (Not applicable to Student Temporary Permits).
 
(3) 2 inch by 2 inch Photograph: professional, color, passport style (attach to application) Digital photographs can be uploaded. Applicable to all applicants.
 
(4) “Letter of Good Standing” from each state in which you have a current or have had a previous license. Applicable to all applicants.
 
(5) Student Temporary Permit Only
  • Educational Facility Affidavit with official seal
  • Official Transcript indicating completion of 1st year of respiratory program or a minimum of 30 semester hours or the quarter hour equivalent. 18 hours must have been completed in core respiratory courses.
  • Employer Statement
(6) Continuing Education Requirements: (Not applicable to new graduates or students).
New Applicant:
If you have (1) not actively been practicing or, (2) coming from a state that does not require continuing education or, (3) you have not acquired continuing education within the past 24 months, you are required to submit proof of five continuing education units with this application. Additional continuing education units may be accessed within 30 days of licensure. If you have not practiced in the preceding five (5) years, this board requires you to retake and pass the National Board of Respiratory Care examination. You must hold valid national credentials with the NBRC.
Reinstatement:
In addition to the requirements for a new applicant, if you are applying for reinstatement of an expired West Virginia license and you did not fulfill your continuing education requirement at the time of your license expiration, your previous continuing education requirement must be fulfilled and accompany this application. You must hold valid national credentials with the NBRC.