Arkansas Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Arkansas RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Arkansas license at a glance
Arkansas respiratory therapists are licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board (phone 501-296-1802).
RT license renewal in Arkansas: 12 hours, every year (birth-month renewal).
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
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Updated Oct 2026. Board details checked Oct 19, 2026. Run by a working travel respiratory therapist.
Arkansas RT licensing board
Arkansas RT CEU requirements
12 hours, every year (birth-month renewal).
Required topics:
- 1 hr ethics/professional boundaries
Keep proof for 3 years for audit.
Source: 17 CAR ยง 140-606 (Arkansas rule), checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Arkansas Board of Nursing
Status: NLC
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Always confirm fees, forms and processing times with the board before you apply. Rules change; tell us what we got wrong at @cdc2320.
Frequently asked questions
- Who licenses respiratory therapists in Arkansas?
- Arkansas respiratory therapists are licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board (phone 501-296-1802). Board website: https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/Practitioner.aspx
- How many CEUs does a Arkansas RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Arkansas: 12 hours, every year (birth-month renewal). Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Arkansas a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026