Oregon respiratory therapist license renewal and continuing education
Oregon’s Health Licensing Office states that a respiratory therapist “must complete a minimum of seven (7) continuing education (CE) hours every licensure year”, with at least 2.5 hours related to the clinical practice of respiratory care (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 and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board, Respiratory Therapy Continuing Education, Oregon Health Licensing Office.
Named courses
One hour of cultural competency continuing education every other renewal, separate from the 7 hours (paraphrased). The page cites OAR 331-720-0010.
Records
Licensees attest to compliance on the renewal application and keep documentation for two years (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural competency | 1 | Every other renewal | Approved by the Oregon Health Authority, or meeting its skills requirements | oregon.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.