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Ohio Respiratory Therapist License

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

Ohio RT licensing board

State Medical Board of Ohio - Respiratory Care
Apply through eLicense Ohio. RRT required for new licensure (since Jan 1, 2015).

Ohio RT CEU requirements

20 hours, every 2 years.

Required topics:

  • 1 hr Ohio respiratory care law or professional ethics

Limited permit holders: 10 hours a year.

Source: State Medical Board of Ohio: Respiratory care, checked Oct 19, 2026.

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

Also a nurse? Ohio Board of Nursing

Status: NLC

Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here. Live here? You can apply for a multistate license.

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