District of Columbia Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a District of Columbia RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
District of Columbia license at a glance
District of Columbia respiratory therapists are licensed by the DC Health - Board of Respiratory Care (phone 202-442-8336).
RT license renewal in District of Columbia: 16 hours, every 2 years.
Not in the NLC yet (bill pending: B69). For now you need a District of Columbia license, even with a multistate license.
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Updated Oct 2026. Board details checked Oct 19, 2026. Run by a working travel respiratory therapist.
District of Columbia RT licensing board
District of Columbia RT CEU requirements
16 hours, every 2 years.
Required topics:
- 2 hrs ethics
- 2 hrs LGBTQ cultural competency
- 10% public health priorities
First-time renewals are exempt. DC Health is moving licenses to birth-month terms, so confirm your exact CE window.
Source: DC Board of Respiratory Care renewal notice (PDF), checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Status: NLC bill pending
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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 District of Columbia?
- District of Columbia respiratory therapists are licensed by the DC Health - Board of Respiratory Care (phone 202-442-8336). Board website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/respiratory-care-licensing
- How many CEUs does a District of Columbia RT license need?
- RT license renewal in District of Columbia: 16 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is District of Columbia a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Not in the NLC yet (bill pending: B69). For now you need a District of Columbia license, even with a multistate license.
Updated Oct 2026