Maryland Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Maryland RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Maryland license at a glance
Maryland respiratory therapists are licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians - Allied Health (Respiratory Care Practitioners) (phone 410-764-4774).
RT license renewal in Maryland: 16 hours, every 2 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.
Maryland RT licensing board
Maryland RT CEU requirements
16 hours, every 2 years.
Board may fine $100 per missing CE credit.
Source: Maryland Board of Physicians: Allied health renewals, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Maryland 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 Maryland?
- Maryland respiratory therapists are licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians - Allied Health (Respiratory Care Practitioners) (phone 410-764-4774). Board website: https://www.mbp.state.md.us/licensure_ahapp_resp.aspx
- How many CEUs does a Maryland RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Maryland: 16 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Maryland a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026