Rhode Island Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Rhode Island RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Rhode Island license at a glance
Rhode Island respiratory therapists are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health - Respiratory Care Practitioners (phone 401-222-2828).
RT license renewal in Rhode Island: 12 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.
Rhode Island RT licensing board
Rhode Island RT CEU requirements
12 hours, every 2 years.
Required topics:
- 2 hrs ethics
No more than 6 hours may be online.
Source: 216-RICR-40-05-16 (RI regulation), checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Rhode Island Board of Nursing
Status: NLC
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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 Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island respiratory therapists are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health - Respiratory Care Practitioners (phone 401-222-2828). Board website: https://health.ri.gov/respiratory-care-practitioners
- How many CEUs does a Rhode Island RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Rhode Island: 12 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Rhode Island a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026