Respiratory Care Practitioner License in Mississippi
Quick Answer
To obtain a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Mississippi, review the requirements from MS State Dept. of Health~Professional Licensure Division~Office of Licensure.
- Background Check
- Required
Requirements
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Mississippi
Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary in Mississippi
Entry Level
$49,920
Median
$61,320
Experienced
$90,240
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Mississippi.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Specific course required
- 2
Submit Background Check
No criminal record prohibitions
- 3
Pass the Required Exam
Third-party exam required
- 4
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency.
- 5
Receive Your License
Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.
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