Arkansas respiratory care practitioner license renewal and continuing education
Arkansas rule 17 CAR § 140-606 states: “All respiratory care practitioners licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board in the State of Arkansas must complete twelve (12) continuing education hourly units as a condition for renewal of a license.”
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.
Sources read on November 12, 2026: 17 CAR § 140-606, Continuing education (Code of Arkansas Rules), Arkansas State Medical Board FAQ.
Named courses
“One (1) of the twelve (12) hourly units shall be on the subject of ethics/professional boundaries.”
Cycle
The board’s FAQ lists 12 hours per renewal period, earned from the day after the previous birth month through the last day of the current birth month (paraphrased).
Records
Licensees keep proof of courses for three years for audit, and excess credits do not carry over (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics/professional boundaries | 1 | Every renewal | Not stated | codeofarrules.arkansas.gov |
From the official source linked in each row, read November 12, 2026. ‘Not stated’ means the source we read does not say. Confirm on the board site before you renew.
Compare states: required CE topics by state.
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.