Florida respiratory therapist license renewal and continuing education
The Florida Board of Respiratory Care’s renewal page lists 20 general hours plus two mandatory courses for every licensee: 2 hours on prevention of medical errors and 2 hours on Florida laws and rules, for 24 hours each biennium (paraphrased).
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: Respiratory Therapist renewal page.
Cycle
“Current licenses expires at midnight, Eastern Time, on May 31, 2027.” Completed CE must be reported to CE Broker before renewal (paraphrased).
What counts
“Licensees may earn up to 8 continuing education hours per biennium by attending meetings of the Board of Respiratory Care, but no more than 2 of those hours will be credited to satisfying the Florida laws and rules requirement.” “All courses, including home study/online courses must be completed by an approved respiratory care provider.”
First renewal
Respiratory therapists renewing for the first time who were licensed in the second half of the biennium are exempt from the general hours but must complete 7 hours: 2 on prevention of medical errors, 2 on Florida respiratory laws and rules, and 3 on HIV/AIDS (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention of medical errors | 2 | Every biennium | Board-approved course (Rule 64B32-6.006, F.A.C.) | floridasrespiratorycare.gov |
| Florida laws and rules | 2 | Every biennium | Under subsection 64B32-6.001(5), F.A.C. | floridasrespiratorycare.gov |
| HIV/AIDS (first renewal, if licensed in the second half of the biennium) | 3 | First renewal only | Not stated | floridasrespiratorycare.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.
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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.