Mandatory Subjects:
- 1 hour - Medical Ethics
- 1 hour - Patient Safety
- 2 hours - Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
Here's what you need to renew your Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the State Board of Medicine. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Respiratory Therapy licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy: Respiratory Therapist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
4
Elective Hours:
26
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2026
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2026
Online Info
Online Limitations
As of December 24, 2020, Governor Wolf granted the Department of State's request to suspend the restrictions on distance-learning for continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapists. Starting January 1, 2023, for the renewal that will end on December 31, 2024, the standard CE requirements will be in effect. At least 10 hours must be obtained through live CE where a presenter is involved.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
State Board of Medicine
Phone:
7177834858
Fax:
7177877769
Address:
One Penn Center 2601 N 3rd Street Harrisburg, 17110
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.