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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 RT licensing board

DC Health - Board of Respiratory Care
Call 202-442-8336Go to board site →

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

District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Call 877-672-2174Go to board site →
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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