Louisiana Respiratory Therapist Licensing Guide

Louisiana uses an online via lamed dashboard (https://online.lasbme.org/), plus mailed documents (oath or affirmation, third party authorization, statement of legal name, birth certificate or visa, marriage certificate if applicable) to lsbme at 630 camp street, new orleans, la 70130 endorsement process for respiratory therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $125 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Louisiana board portal
2. Request license verification from current state (via NBRC or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete any state-specific requirements (background check, etc.) (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through NBRC credential verification letter emailed directly from NBRC to [email protected], plus verification from every state board where the applicant holds or has held a license (applicant contacts each state board directly). Louisiana requires verification from every state where you hold or have held a respiratory therapist license, so request verification early to avoid delays.

A board-initiated background check after application submission; applicant receives instructions from licensing department once application is received. Background check cannot be processed until the application has been submitted. is required as part of the endorsement process. Submit your fingerprinting authorization as early as possible, since background check processing is one of the most common sources of delay.

After all components are received, the Board reviews applications on a rolling basis. Check the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners website for status updates on your application.