Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Louisiana RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Louisiana license at a glance
Louisiana respiratory therapists are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (phone 504-568-6820 ext. 235).
RT license renewal in Louisiana: 10 hours, every year.
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.
Louisiana RT licensing board
Louisiana RT CEU requirements
10 hours, every year.
Board-approved courses, completed in the prior 12 months. The board also lists a Laws and Rules course for respiratory therapists.
Source: La. R.S. 37:3357.1, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
- Louisiana respiratory therapists are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (phone 504-568-6820 ext. 235). Board website: https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/respiratory-therapists
- How many CEUs does a Louisiana RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Louisiana: 10 hours, every year. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Louisiana a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026