California respiratory therapy license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for California respiratory therapy continuing education below.

How many CEUs does California require for respiratory therapists?

30 hours every 2 years
License expires every 2 years on last day of birth month

Can I use this site to earn my continuing education hours?

Yes, courses are approved by AARC for CRCE credit, and the Respiratory Care Board of California accepts AARC-approved courses for CEUs.

Other Information

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
3-hour Law and Professional Ethics course requirement. To fulfill this requirement, you must complete a course provided by the American Association for Respiratory Care or the California Society for Respiratory Care.
At least 15 hours must be obtained in traditional live courses.
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A minimum of 15 hours must be directly related to the clinical practice of respiratory care.
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A minimum of 10 hours must be directly related to RCP Leadership.
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Refer to your regulatory agency for the most current information about your continuing education requirements. For more information, visit the Respiratory Care Board of California website.
California Society for Respiratory Care

Approval Organizations

American Association for Respiratory Care

Courses on Continued Respiratory Therapy are approved by The American Association for Respiratory Care for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE). Refer to individual courses for details regarding credits offered.