Delaware Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Delaware RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Delaware license at a glance
Delaware respiratory therapists are licensed by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (Respiratory Care Practice Advisory Council), Division of Professional Regulation (phone 302-744-4500).
Delaware is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
RT license renewal in Delaware: 20 hours, every 2 years (Dec 1 to Nov 30, even years).
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.
Delaware RT licensing board
Status: RT Compact
Delaware RT CEU requirements
20 hours, every 2 years (Dec 1 to Nov 30, even years).
At least 10 of the 20 hours must be traditional CE. Licensed 1 to 2 years: 10 traditional hours. Licensed under 1 year: none.
Source: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure: CE & audit information, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
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Status: NLC
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Frequently asked questions
- Who licenses respiratory therapists in Delaware?
- Delaware respiratory therapists are licensed by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (Respiratory Care Practice Advisory Council), Division of Professional Regulation (phone 302-744-4500). Board website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/medicalpractice/respiratory_license/
- Is Delaware in the respiratory therapy compact?
- Delaware is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
- How many CEUs does a Delaware RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Delaware: 20 hours, every 2 years (Dec 1 to Nov 30, even years). Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Delaware a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026