West Virginia respiratory care license renewal and continuing education
The West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care’s guidance states: “You must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education during each accrual period. Prorated for new licensees.”
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: West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care home page, Overview of Respiratory Continuing Education Requirements.
Cycle
The board states that CE is reported in even-numbered years (for example, 2024 and 2026) while the license is renewed every year. Its home page lists the current accrual period as October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026 (paraphrased).
What counts
No more than half of the required hours may come from non-interactive home study in one accrual period, except for courses the board names (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.
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.