Dear Temporary Emergency Reciprocity License (TERL) Holders,

I am writing to inform you about significant developments regarding respiratory care licensure in New Jersey.

On November 20, 2023, New Jersey amended P.L. 1991, c.31, allowing applicants who pass the Certified Respiratory Therapy ("CRT") examination administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care ("NBRC") to apply for a plenary license as a respiratory care therapist in the State of New Jersey. This law expands New Jersey's pool of qualified respiratory care professionals by recognizing both the Registered Respiratory Therapist ("RRT") and CRT exam.

The Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") has updated the an online application to allow for CRTs that wish to obtain a plenary license in New Jersey. Please visit www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/resp for detailed information on licensure requirements and to access the online application.

As the TERL program will end on March 31, 2024, all TERL holders will remain authorized to practice in New Jersey until that date.  Those that wish to continue the practice of respiratory care in New Jersey after March 31, 2024, must be approved by the State Board of Respiratory Care for licensure by March 31, 2024. This requires not only the submission of a completed online application, but also the provision of all other necessary documentation to the State Board of Respiratory Care (Board) as well as allowing sufficient time for processing, including the mandatory criminal history background check. Please be advised you will be provided instructions to have your fingerprints taken once you submit your application. The background check results may take several weeks once you schedule your fingerprinting appointment. Please be mindful of this timeframe. Any applicant not granted licensure by the Board by March 31, 2024, must immediately cease the practice of respiratory care in the State of New Jersey.

I sincerely thank you for your invaluable service during the public health emergency.  I encourage all TERL holders interested in continuing to practice respiratory care in New Jersey to submit their online applications as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Renee Clark
Executive Director, State Board of Respiratory Care

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EFFECTIVE DATE: October18, 2023

The TERL program for respiratory care therapists will remain in place, without change, through December 31, 2023, or until the end of New Jersey's State of Emergency if that occurs prior to December 31, 2023.   

Respiratory care therapists currently holding a TERL will remain authorized to practice in New Jersey under the TERL through December 31, 2023.

The Division will continue to accept applications for TERLs from respiratory care therapists through December 31, 2023.

The Division urges respiratory care therapists who wish to continue providing respiratory care services in New Jersey after December 31, 2023 to file an application for a plenary license in New Jersey as soon as possible to avoid any gap between the expiration of the TERL and the State Board of Respiratory Care's decision regarding their application for a plenary license.

• To verify a Temporary Emergency Reciprocity License (TERL), click here.
  

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2023

The TERL program for respiratory care therapists will remain in place, without change, through October 31, 2023, or until the end of New Jersey's State of Emergency if that occurs prior to October 31, 2023.   

Respiratory care therapists currently holding a TERL will remain authorized to practice in New Jersey under the TERL through October 31, 2023.

The Division will continue to accept applications for TERLs from respiratory care therapists through October 31, 2023.

The Division urges respiratory care therapists who wish to continue providing respiratory care services in New Jersey after October 31, 2023 to file an application for a plenary license in New Jersey as soon as possible to avoid any gap between the expiration of the TERL and the State Board of Respiratory Care's decision regarding their application for a plenary license.

TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RECIPROCITY LICENSURE (TERL) PROGRAM

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 21, 2023

Please be advised that the Temporary Reciprocity Licensure (TERL) program for respiratory care therapists will remain in place, without change, through August 31, 2023, or until the end of New Jersey's State of Emergency if that occurs prior to August 31, 2023.

Respiratory care therapists currently holding a TERL will remain authorized to practice in New Jersey under the TERL through August 31, 2023.

The Division urges respiratory care therapists who wish to continue providing respiratory care services in New Jersey after August 31, 2023 to file an application for a plenary license in New Jersey as soon as possible to avoid any gap between the expiration of the TERL and the State Board of Respiratory Care's decision regarding their application for a plenary license.

TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RECIPROCITY LICENSURE (TERL) PROGRAM

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 31, 2023

This notice is to advise that the Division of Consumer Affairs (the "Division") has discontinued the Temporary Emergency Reciprocity Licensure Program with the sole exception of respiratory care therapists (please see below). This notice supersedes all prior notices that have been posted to the Division's website or communicated to you in prior emails.

INFORMATION FOR RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPISTS SUPERSEDING ALL PRIOR NOTICES

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 22, 2023

The TERL program for respiratory care therapists will remain in place, without change, through May 31, 2023, or until the end of New Jersey's State of Emergency if that occurs prior to May 31, 2023.   

Respiratory care therapists currently holding a TERL will remain authorized to practice in New Jersey under the TERL through May 31, 2023.

The Division will continue to accept applications for TERLs from respiratory care therapists through May 31, 2023.

The Division urges respiratory care therapists who wish to continue providing respiratory care services in New Jersey after May 31, 2023 to file an application for a plenary license in New Jersey as soon as possible to avoid any gap between the expiration of the TERL and the State Board of Respiratory Care's decision regarding their application for a plenary license.