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North Carolina Respiratory Therapist License

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

North Carolina license at a glance

North Carolina respiratory therapists are licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (phone 919-878-5595).

RT license renewal in North Carolina: 12 CEUs, every year.

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.

North Carolina RT licensing board

North Carolina Respiratory Care Board
Call 919-878-5595Go to board site →

North Carolina RT CEU requirements

12 CEUs, every year.

At least 6 must be live or traditional (in person, live webinar or teleconference). Earning your RRT or higher credential during the year exempts you. Up to 3 credits for clinical precepting.

Source: NC Respiratory Care Board: FAQ (21 NCAC 61 .0401), checked Oct 19, 2026.

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

Also a nurse? North Carolina Board of Nursing

Status: NLC

North Carolina Board of Nursing
Call 919-782-3211Go 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 North Carolina

Atrium Health Cabarrus Concord Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Fayetteville Duke University Hospital Durham ECU Health Medical Center Greenville Mission Hospital Asheville Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington Pardee UNC Health Care Hendersonville UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill WakeMed Raleigh Campus Raleigh All North Carolina guides →

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Frequently asked questions

Who licenses respiratory therapists in North Carolina?
North Carolina respiratory therapists are licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (phone 919-878-5595). Board website: https://ncrcb.org/
How many CEUs does a North Carolina RT license need?
RT license renewal in North Carolina: 12 CEUs, every year. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
Is North Carolina a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.

Updated Oct 2026