Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Massachusetts RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Massachusetts license at a glance
Massachusetts respiratory therapists are licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care (phone 800-414-0168).
RT license renewal in Massachusetts: 20 CEUs, every 2 years (renew by May 31 of even years).
The NLC has been enacted here but isn’t in effect yet.
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Updated Oct 2026. Board details checked Oct 19, 2026. Run by a working travel respiratory therapist.
Massachusetts RT licensing board
Massachusetts RT CEU requirements
20 CEUs, every 2 years (renew by May 31 of even years).
Required under 261 CMR 5.00. Online or in-person CE both count.
Source: Mass.gov: Renew your respiratory therapist license, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Status: NLC not in effect yet
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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 Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts respiratory therapists are licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care (phone 800-414-0168). Board website: https://www.mass.gov/respiratory-care-licensing
- How many CEUs does a Massachusetts RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Massachusetts: 20 CEUs, every 2 years (renew by May 31 of even years). Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Massachusetts a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- The NLC has been enacted here but isn’t in effect yet.
Updated Oct 2026