Washington · travel RT guide

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 RT licensing board

Status: RT Compact

Washington State Department of Health - Respiratory Care Practitioner
RRT required for new licensure (since July 1, 2022). Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2025).
Call 360-236-4700Go to board site →

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

Washington State Board of Nursing
Call 360-236-4703Go 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 Washington

Harborview Medical Center / UW Medical Center Seattle Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Yakima PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Bellingham Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Spokane Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia All Washington guides →

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