North Carolina respiratory care practitioner license renewal and continuing education
The North Carolina Respiratory Care Board’s FAQ, citing 21 NCAC 61 .0401, states that “Six of the 12 required CE’s, as defined in 21 NCAC 61 .0401, must be approved as live or traditional credit”.
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: North Carolina Respiratory Care Board FAQ.
Cycle
“Licenses are valid for up to one year. You must renew each year.”
What counts
A live or traditional credit is a “discourse given for instruction before an audience or through teleconference.” The board accepts live webinars and blended formats with direct interaction, and approved online courses for the other hours (paraphrased). The state rules server returned an error, so the rule text itself was not read.
Required topics
Unverified. We couldn’t confirm a reliable source for this yet.
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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.