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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 RT licensing board

Status: RT Compact

Virginia Board of Medicine (Dept. of Health Professions) - Respiratory Therapist
Online application wizard. Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
Call 804-367-4613Go to board site →

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

Virginia Board of Nursing
Call 804-367-4515Go 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 Virginia

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke Mary Washington Hospital Fredericksburg Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk Sentara RMH Medical Center Harrisonburg UVA Health University Medical Center Charlottesville VCU Medical Center Richmond Winchester Medical Center (Valley Health) Winchester All Virginia guides →

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