Oregon Respiratory Therapist CEUs: Importance of Renewing

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) improve patient care by ensuring respiratory therapists continue learning and stay up-to-date on the latest information. 

Each state provides CEU requirements that respiratory therapists must achieve to maintain their respiratory licenses and continue practicing respiratory care. The Oregon Health Authority provides requirements for respiratory therapist CEUs in Oregon.

How Many CEUs Does Oregon Require?

The state requires seven respiratory therapist CEUs in Oregon. 

CEU Requirements for Respiratory Therapists in Oregon

Of the seven total CEUs, you must obtain at least 2.5 from courses directly related to the clinical practice of respiratory care, as defined in ORS 688.800.

How Often Do I Have to Renew My CEUs as an Oregon Respiratory Therapist?

You must renew your respiratory therapist CEUs in Oregon annually by your license expiration date, which occurs on the last day of the month, one year from when your license was issued. 

Maintaining Records of CEUs for Respiratory Therapists in Oregon

CEU renewal requirements in Oregon do not require you to submit documentation for license renewal. However, the Oregon Health Authority requires you to maintain documentation for your records for two years after renewing your license. You shall submit this documentation upon their request.

How do I fulfill my Oregon Respiratory Therapist CEU Requirements?

Let TheCEPlace be your go-to for all of your CEU needs. We’re licensed and accredited to provide respiratory therapist CEUs in Oregon and all 50 states, and we offer a large selection of AARC-approved courses.

We understand your time is valuable, so we work to take the hassle out of finding CEUs and maintaining records. Our registration process is easy. Once you register, you choose your courses and take them at your convenience. After passing the exam, you receive a certificate to download and save in your records, preparing you for an audit.

Let TheCEPlace help you achieve your CEU goals so you can spend time developing your career.