Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200357

Alaska proposes respiratory care practitioner licensing and professional standards

Alaska is proposing licensing and professional standards for respiratory care practitioners; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. - Procurement status: No products or services are being requested, and no contract or vendor opportunity is identified. - Proposed practitioner requirements: Initial licensure and application requirements; biennial renewal and reinstatement; 20 continuing-education credits per renewal period, with an exemption for certain recently issued licenses; and continued Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), unless exempt. The department would audit continuing-education compliance. - Professional conduct: Licensees would follow the American Association for Respiratory Care’s Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct. - Identified fees: $150 nonrefundable application fee, $200 initial license fee, and $200 renewal fee. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None identified.

Description

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development proposes new regulations for licensing and practice of respiratory care practitioners, implementing statutes enacted in Chapter 28, SLA 2026 (HB 110). The proposed regulations cover initial applications and licensure, biennial renewal and reinstatement, continuing education, national certification, compliance audits, and professional ethics standards. The notice identifies estimated licensing fees of a $150 initial application fee, a $200 initial license fee, and a $200 renewal fee. Public comments are due by November 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

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