Missouri respiratory care practitioner license renewal and continuing education
Missouri rule 20 CSR 2255-4.010 states: “As a condition for renewal of a license, all respiratory care practitioners are required to complete twenty-four (24) hours of approved continuing education in the practice 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: 20 CSR 2255-4, Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (Code of State Regulations).
Cycle
“The continuing education reporting period is the twenty-four- (24-) month period beginning on August 1 of even numbered years and ending on July 31 of even numbered years.”
What counts
“At least twelve (12) hours credit shall be from approved, traditional programs during each continuing education reporting period.” Licensees are exempt for the first renewal period after initial licensing (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.