Respiratory Therapy CEU Requirements by State

TheCEPlace March 18, 2026
Respiratory Therapy CEU Requirements by State

If you’ve searched for respiratory therapy CEU requirements by state, you’ve probably noticed there isn’t one universal standard.

Unlike some professions with uniform continuing education policies, respiratory therapist CEU requirements are set at the state level. That means your RT license renewal requirements depend entirely on where you’re licensed—and sometimes where you practice.

Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant, wherever your career takes you.

Respiratory Therapy CEU Requirements by State (Alphabetical Quick Reference)

Below is a simplified overview of current CE requirements. Requirements may change, so confirm directly with your state board before renewal.

  • Alabama – 24 CEUs biennially (minimum 12 traditional)
  • Alaska – No state licensure requirement
  • Arizona – 20 CEUs biennially (2 ethics; minimum 5 traditional)
  • Arkansas – 12 CEUs annually
  • California – 30 CEUs biennially (3 hours laws & ethics)
  • Colorado – No CEUs required for renewal
  • Connecticut – 10 CEUs annually (minimum 5 traditional)
  • Delaware – 20 CEUs biennially (minimum 10 traditional)
  • District of Columbia – 16 CEUs biennially (ethics, LGBTQ CE, public health topics required)
  • Florida – 24 CEUs biennially (medical errors, laws & rules, human trafficking required)
  • Georgia – 30 CEUs biennially
  • Hawaii – No CEUs required for renewal
  • Idaho – 12 CEUs annually
  • Illinois – 24 CEUs biennially
  • Indiana – 15 CEUs biennially
  • Iowa – 24 CEUs biennially (minimum 12 traditional)
  • Kansas – 12 CEUs annually (minimum 6 traditional)
  • Kentucky – 24 CEUs biennially
  • Louisiana – 10 CEUs annually
  • Maine – No CEUs required for renewal
  • Maryland – 16 CEUs biennially
  • Massachusetts – 20 CEUs biennially
  • Michigan – No CEUs required (implicit bias training required during cycle)
  • Minnesota – 24 CEUs every 2 years
  • Mississippi – 20 CEUs biennially
  • Missouri – 24 CEUs biennially (minimum 12 traditional)
  • Montana – 24 CEUs every 2 years
  • Nebraska – 20 CEUs biennially
  • Nevada – 20 CEUs biennially (2 ethics)
  • New Hampshire – 24 CEUs biennially
  • New Jersey – 30 CEUs biennially (infection control, patient safety, ethics)
  • New Mexico – 20 CEUs biennially (1 ethics)
  • New York – 30 CEUs triennially (minimum 15 traditional)
  • North Carolina – 12 CEUs annually (minimum 6 traditional)
  • North Dakota – 10 CEUs annually
  • Ohio – 20 CEUs biennially (1 hour Ohio law or ethics)
  • Oklahoma – 12 CEUs biennially
  • Oregon – 7 CEUs annually (2.5 clinical practice required)
  • Pennsylvania – 30 CEUs biennially (ethics, patient safety, child abuse recognition)
  • Puerto Rico – 30 CEUs triennially
  • Rhode Island – 12 CEUs biennially (2 ethics; online cap applies)
  • South Carolina – 30 CEUs biennially
  • South Dakota – 20 CEUs biennially (2 patient safety)
  • Tennessee – 24 CEUs per biennial cycle (annual ethics & patient safety required)
  • Texas – 24 CEUs biennially (12 traditional; ethics; human trafficking)
  • Utah – No CEUs required for renewal
  • Vermont – 12 CEUs biennially
  • Virginia – 20 CEUs biennially
  • Washington – 30 CEUs biennially (self-study cap applies)
  • West Virginia – 20 CEUs every 2 years (self-study cap applies)
  • Wisconsin – No CEUs required for renewal
  • Wyoming – 8 CEUs annually

Why CEU Requirements Differ Across States

Each state regulates respiratory therapy through its own licensing board, often called the state board of respiratory care or a similar title. These boards determine:

  • How many CEUs are required
  • What types of courses are accepted
  • The renewal cycle (annual, biennial, or triennial)
  • Whether specific topics (ethics, laws, patient safety, etc.) are mandatory

Because states operate independently, CE requirements for respiratory therapists vary across the country.

We Make CE Simple 

Navigating respiratory therapy CEU requirements by state can feel overwhelming, especially if you hold multiple licenses or practice across state lines.

At The CE Place, our courses are accepted in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. We stay informed on evolving regulatory standards and help respiratory therapists select courses that align with both state and national credentialing expectations.

If you’re unsure about your RT license renewal requirements or need help choosing compliant courses, we’re here to help you stay on track. Contact us today!