New York Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a New York RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
New York license at a glance
New York respiratory therapists are licensed by the NYSED Office of the Professions - State Board for Respiratory Therapy (phone 518-474-3817 (press 1, then ext. 150)).
RT license renewal in New York: 30 contact hours, every 3 years.
Not in the Nurse Licensure Compact: you need a New York license to work here, even with a multistate license.
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Updated Oct 2026. Board details checked Oct 19, 2026. Run by a working travel respiratory therapist.
New York RT licensing board
New York RT CEU requirements
30 contact hours, every 3 years.
Respiratory therapy technicians: 24 hours per 3 years. Prorated for your first registration period.
Source: NYSED: RT continuing education questions, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
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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 New York?
- New York respiratory therapists are licensed by the NYSED Office of the Professions - State Board for Respiratory Therapy (phone 518-474-3817 (press 1, then ext. 150)). Board website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/respiratory-therapists
- How many CEUs does a New York RT license need?
- RT license renewal in New York: 30 contact hours, every 3 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is New York a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Not in the Nurse Licensure Compact: you need a New York license to work here, even with a multistate license.
Updated Oct 2026