Answer: To begin the process you will download an application packet (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/11_19_09_resptherapy_app_fillable.pdf) (fillable) or(http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/11_19_09_resptherapy_app_nonfill.pdf) (non fillable). You will be asked to complete forms and collect information. You will mail in your application and $80 fee. You will be assigned an application analyst that will track your documents as they arrive in our office. After all of your paper work has been received, your file will be sent to review. This review might result in a request for additional information or clarification of provided information. Once the necessary materials have been received, your application may be approved or referred for further review. You will be notified in writing of your permanent license number.

Question: How can I pay my fees?

Answer: We accept checks, money orders, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. To charge to your debit or credit card, please use the authorization form (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/cdcf.pdf)

Question: How long does the application process take?

Answer: It is important for you to understand that the process takes an average of 4 to 8 weeks. Information is not only coming from you but also various organization and other sources that require time to process your request and provide the needed verifications.

Question: Can I apply for a temporary license?

Answer: It may be possible for one (1) temporary permit to be issued for those with a complete application except for testing scores. A temporary permit grants you all of the privileges and responsibilities of a permanent license. The temporary permit is issued up to a twelve (12) month period starting from the date your application is approved. You must request the temporary licenses and there is an additional $25 fee.

Question: Can I apply for a special permit?

Answer: A special permit may be issued to a student enrolled in an approved school of respiratory therapy, and who completes the application and pays the fee of $15.00. This permit expires on the date the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled.

Question: When does my license expire?

Answer: All Respiratory Therapist licenses expire on March 31; the license must be renewed each year.

Question: When do I renew my license?

Answer: The renewal period begins February 15; and ends April 30.

Question: How do I renew my license?

Answer: You may renew online, download a paper renewal form from our website, (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/respther_renewal_fillable.pdf) (fillable) or (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/respther_renewal_nonfill.pdf), (non fillable),, or contact our office to have a renewal form mailed to you.

Question: How do I renew online?

Answer: To renew online you will need to have available your Kansas Board of Healing Arts license number; birth date; last 4 numbers of your social security number, name, license number of all health care professionals that supervise you (if required); continuing education (CEU) hours (if required) and payment method. (https://www.accesskansas.org/ksboha/renewal/index.html).

Question: What are the renewal fees?

Answer: $75.00

Question: I did not renew by the deadline of April 30, what do I do now?

Answer: We will accept online and paper renewals until April 30. The fee for renewing late increase to $80.00.

Question: I did not renew by April 30, now what?

Answer: Your license will be cancelled on May 1. Once your license has been cancelled you may not practice in Kansas until the Board reinstates the license. Practicing after your license has been cancelled is unlawful and will subject you to disciplinary action.

Question: My Kansas license is cancelled, how do I reinstate my license?

Answer: To begin the process you will request a reinstatement packet, download a paper reinstatement form from our website, (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/rt_reinstatement_app_fillable.pdf) (fillable) or (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/rt_reinstatement_app_nonfill.pdf) (non fillable). You will be asked to complete forms and collect information. You will mail in your application and $80 fee. You will be assigned an application analyst that will track your documents as they arrive in our office. After all of your paper work has been received, your file will be sent to review. This review might result in a request for additional information or clarification of provided information. Once the necessary materials have been received and approved, you will be notified in writing that your license has been reinstated.

Question: How much and what type of CEU is required?

Answer: Minimum of 12 hours of Continuing Education (CEU) for the preceding one (1) year period is required.

Question: Am I required to have professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance)?

Answer: No

Question: I have recently moved, how do I change my address?

Answer: Please download and complete the address change form and fax or mail to our office (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/acr.pdf).

Question: I have recently changed my name. How do I have this corrected?

Answer: Please download and complete the change of name form (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/ncr.pdf) to correct the name. To obtain a certificate in your new name download and complete the request for additional certificates form (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/rdc.pdf) along with a fee of $15. Please fax or mail in the completed forms to our office along with your payment.

Question: When do I get my wallet card?

Answer: Wallet cards are not issued until licensee’s first renewal cycle.