Alabama respiratory therapist license renewal and continuing education
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy rule 798-X-5-.08 states: “The continuing education earning period is normally a two-year period of time during which at least 24 contact hours shall be accrued.”
Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
Source read on November 12, 2026: Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy Administrative Code.
Cycle
“The respiratory therapist license shall normally be valid for two years, expiring on November 1 of odd-numbered years”. Shortened first licensure periods are prorated at one contact hour per month (paraphrased).
What counts
Chapter 798-X-8 sets a contact hour at 50 minutes, and AARC-approved programs are accepted at one contact hour per unit (paraphrased).
Required topics
None named. The official source this page quotes sets the CE hours but does not name a required topic (read November 12, 2026). Other state laws can still apply, so confirm with the board before you renew.
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What this page does not do
It covers the state respiratory care license only, and only what the official page named above says. It does not list fees and does not replace the board’s own instructions. NBRC credential maintenance is separate; see the RT overview. Rules change; check the board before you renew.