Rhode Island respiratory care practitioner license renewal and continuing education
Rhode Island rule 216-RICR-40-05-16 states: “On application for renewal of license, respiratory care practitioners shall attest to completion of twelve (12) hours biennially in discipline-specific offerings”.
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: 216-RICR-40-05-16, Respiratory Care Practitioners (Rhode Island Department of State).
Named courses
“Two (2) hours shall be in the area of ethics. No more than six (6) hours shall be online courses.”
Cycle
Licenses expire biennially on September 1st (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 2 | Every biennial renewal | Board-approved organization | rules.sos.ri.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.