Washington respiratory therapy license requirements

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

How many CEUs does Washington require for respiratory therapists?

• 30 hours every 2 years
• License expires every 2 years on birth date

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

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

• A minimum of 10 hours during each 2-year reporting cycle must be earned in courses approved by the AARC. Our courses are approved by AARC for CRCE credit.
• Licensees must complete 2 hours of continuing education every 2 years on health equity. 
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  • Licensees are responsible for ensuring content meets requirements, and are encouraged to maintain documentation about course content if audited.
• There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
• No more than 10 credit hours may be obtained through self-study. Live webinars may be used to meet the remaining continuing education requirements.
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