Virginia Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Virginia RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Virginia license at a glance
Virginia respiratory therapists are licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine (Dept. of Health Professions) - Respiratory Therapist (phone 804-367-4613).
Virginia is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
RT license renewal in Virginia: 20 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.
Virginia RT licensing board
Status: RT Compact
Virginia RT CEU requirements
20 hours, every 2 years.
AARC-recognized sponsors, AMA Category 1 related to respiratory care, and other options listed in the rule.
Source: 18VAC85-40-66, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Virginia 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 Virginia?
- Virginia respiratory therapists are licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine (Dept. of Health Professions) - Respiratory Therapist (phone 804-367-4613). Board website: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Medicine/ApplicantResources/ApplyforLicense/RespiratoryTherapist/
- Is Virginia in the respiratory therapy compact?
- Virginia is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
- How many CEUs does a Virginia RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Virginia: 20 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Virginia a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026