New Mexico Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a New Mexico RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
New Mexico license at a glance
New Mexico respiratory therapists are licensed by the New Mexico Board of Respiratory Care (Regulation and Licensing Dept.) (phone 505-476-4640).
RT license renewal in New Mexico: 20 hours, per renewal.
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.
New Mexico RT licensing board
New Mexico RT CEU requirements
20 hours, per renewal.
Required topics:
- 1 hr ethics
At least 12 of the 20 hours must be consistent with AMA Category I (board lists approved providers such as AARC).
Source: NM RLD: Respiratory Care Advisory Committee, 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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Frequently asked questions
- Who licenses respiratory therapists in New Mexico?
- New Mexico respiratory therapists are licensed by the New Mexico Board of Respiratory Care (Regulation and Licensing Dept.) (phone 505-476-4640). Board website: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/respiratory-care/
- How many CEUs does a New Mexico RT license need?
- RT license renewal in New Mexico: 20 hours, per renewal. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is New Mexico a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026