Washington Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a Washington RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
Washington license at a glance
Washington respiratory therapists are licensed by the Washington State Department of Health - Respiratory Care Practitioner (phone 360-236-4700).
Washington is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2025).
RT license renewal in Washington: 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.
Washington RT licensing board
Status: RT Compact
Washington RT CEU requirements
30 hours, every 2 years.
See WAC 246-928-442 for what counts.
Source: WAC 246-928-442, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? Washington 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 Washington?
- Washington respiratory therapists are licensed by the Washington State Department of Health - Respiratory Care Practitioner (phone 360-236-4700). Board website: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/respiratory-care-practitioner
- Is Washington in the respiratory therapy compact?
- Washington is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2025).
- How many CEUs does a Washington RT license need?
- RT license renewal in Washington: 30 hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is Washington a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026