Maryland respiratory therapy license requirements

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

How many CEUs does Maryland require for respiratory therapists?

• 16 hours every 2 years 
• License expires on 5/30 of even years

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

• Yes, courses are approved by AARC for CRCE credit, and the Maryland Department of Health, Respiratory Care Practitioners accepts AARC-approved courses for CEUs.

• There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
• First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.
• All health occupation license and certificate renewal applicants in Maryland must complete recognized training programs on both implicit bias and structural racism. These trainings must be approved by the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities in coordination with the Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program. 
  • Tip: The Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities website lists approved training for each requirement.