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Missouri Respiratory Therapist License

Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Missouri RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.

Missouri license at a glance

Missouri respiratory therapists are licensed by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (Division of Professional Registration) (phone 573-522-5864).

RT license renewal in Missouri: 24 hours, every 2 years (Aug 1 to Jul 31, even 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.

Missouri RT licensing board

Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (Division of Professional Registration)
RRT will be required for new licensure starting Jan 1, 2027.
Call 573-522-5864Go to board site →

Missouri RT CEU requirements

24 hours, every 2 years (Aug 1 to Jul 31, even years).

Read 20 CSR 2255-4.010 for live/traditional-hour rules and accepted programs.

Source: 20 CSR 2255-4 (Missouri rule, PDF), checked Oct 19, 2026.

Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.

Also a nurse? Missouri Board of Nursing

Status: NLC

Missouri State Board of Nursing
Call 573-751-0681Go to board site →
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here. Live here? You can apply for a multistate license.

Hospital area guides in Missouri

Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis CoxHealth Cox South Hospital Springfield Freeman Hospital West Joplin North Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City Saint Francis Medical Center Cape Girardeau University Hospital (MU Health Care) Columbia All Missouri guides →

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Frequently asked questions

Who licenses respiratory therapists in Missouri?
Missouri respiratory therapists are licensed by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (Division of Professional Registration) (phone 573-522-5864). Board website: https://pr.mo.gov/respiratorycare.asp
How many CEUs does a Missouri RT license need?
RT license renewal in Missouri: 24 hours, every 2 years (Aug 1 to Jul 31, even years). Always confirm with the board before you renew.
Is Missouri a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.

Updated Oct 2026