Mississippi Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Mississippi RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Mississippi license at a glance
Mississippi respiratory therapists are licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health - Professional Licensure Division (phone 601-364-7360).
RT license renewal in Mississippi: 20 clock hours, every 2 years (Sep 1 to Aug 31, odd 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.
Mississippi RT licensing board
Mississippi RT CEU requirements
20 clock hours, every 2 years (Sep 1 to Aug 31, odd years).
Prorated if you were first licensed during the term.
Source: MSDH Respiratory Care regulations (PDF), Rule 9.7.2, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
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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 Mississippi?
- Mississippi respiratory therapists are licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health - Professional Licensure Division (phone 601-364-7360). Board website: https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
- How many CEUs does a Mississippi RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Mississippi: 20 clock hours, every 2 years (Sep 1 to Aug 31, odd years). Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Mississippi a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026