Reinstatement of a Lapsed License
Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.
As part of the online application, the applicant will upload a photograph of themself, a current curriculum vitae (CV) or synopsis of professional activity since completion of the applicant's respiratory care educational program and certificates of completion of 6 hours of continuing education (CE) during the one year immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement.;
The applicant will arrange for the following to be submitted directly to this office from the source:
Verification from the appropriate authority confirming your most recent employment; including dates and overall evaluation of your ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety; and
If applicable, verification of all licenses held, current or expired, sent directly from the appropriate jurisdiction. Please contact the jurisdiction prior to submission of the form as some may charge a fee for this service.
Applications are only accepted online. In order to submit your reinstatement application online, you will need to know your current user ID and password in DPH's system. If you do not recall your user ID and password, you can use the recovery options as well as the 'Register' link. If you use the 'Register' link, please disregard the language under 'PLEASE READ' and select 'NEXT' button at the bottom of the page. On the next screen, you will need to match your first name, last name and the last 4 digits of your SSN and create a new password and validate your email address. Please select this link to submit your online application. The application fee is $200.
Typically, applicants for reinstatement who have not been in active, clinical practice for longer than five years are required to complete a period of refresher training. Applicants will receive further information from the Department upon receipt of all required documentation.
Please arrange for all supporting documents to be submitted from the source to:
Connecticut Department of Public Health
RCP Licensure
410 Capitol Ave., MS # 12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Fax: (860) 707-1982
Email: dph.alliedhealth@ct.gov