Kentucky respiratory care practitioner certificate renewal and continuing education
Kentucky regulation 201 KAR 29:050 states: “A minimum of twenty-four (24) continuing education units shall be accrued by each person holding mandatory certification during the two (2) year certification period for renewal, and at least one (1) hour of which shall be in or relevant to ethics in the field of respiratory care.”
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: 201 KAR 29:050, Continuing education requirements on the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission site.
Cycle
The certification period starts January 1 of one year and runs through the end of the following calendar year, regardless of when the certificate was issued (paraphrased). “Continuing education unit” means “sixty (60) contact minutes of participating in continuing education experiences.”
What counts
“All units shall be in or relevant to the field of respiratory care.” Units may come from academic courses (one credit hour equals 15 units), AARC-approved programs, programs approved by the board, or presenting lectures and seminars (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics in or relevant to respiratory care | 1 | Each two-year certification period | Not stated | apps.legislature.ky.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.