Maryland respiratory care practitioner license renewal and continuing education
The Maryland Board of Physicians’ 2026 renewal information states: “To satisfy the CE requirement, you must attest to earning at least 16 credit hours of approved CEs during the two years preceding the expiration of the 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: 2026 License Renewal Information for Respiratory Care Practitioners, COMAR 10.32.11.11.
First renewal
“Licensees applying for their first license renewal are exempt from the CE requirement.” Separately, “All healthcare practitioners renewing their licenses for the first time must complete an implicit bias training program course. This is a one-time requirement.”
What counts
COMAR 10.32.11.11 lists programs accredited or sponsored by the Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care, the AARC’s Continuing Respiratory Care Education system, or MedChi, and board-approved equivalents. Passing the CRT or RRT exam in the 2 years before renewal can substitute for the CE (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias training | Not stated | One time, at first renewal | Approved course list from the Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities | mbp.state.md.us |
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.