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Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License

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

Pennsylvania license at a glance

Pennsylvania respiratory therapists are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (Department of State) (phone 833-367-2762).

RT license renewal in Pennsylvania: 30 hours, every 2 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.

Pennsylvania RT licensing board

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (Department of State)
Apply through PALS; 3 hrs child-abuse recognition training required.
Call 833-367-2762Go to board site →

Pennsylvania RT CEU requirements

30 hours, every 2 years.

Required topics:

  • 2 hrs child abuse recognition & reporting

New licensees need 3 hours of child abuse training for initial licensure.

Source: PA State Board of Medicine: RT licensure snapshot, checked Oct 19, 2026.

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

Also a nurse? Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

Status: NLC

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Call 833-367-2762Go 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 Pennsylvania

Doylestown Hospital (Penn Medicine) Doylestown Geisinger Medical Center Danville Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest Allentown Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh WellSpan York Hospital York All Pennsylvania guides →

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Frequently asked questions

Who licenses respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania respiratory therapists are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (Department of State) (phone 833-367-2762). Board website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/medicine/respiratory-therapist-licensure-snapshot
How many CEUs does a Pennsylvania RT license need?
RT license renewal in Pennsylvania: 30 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
Is Pennsylvania a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.

Updated Oct 2026