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West Virginia Respiratory Therapist License

Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a West Virginia RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.

West Virginia license at a glance

West Virginia respiratory therapists are licensed by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (phone 304-558-1382).

West Virginia is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).

RT license renewal in West Virginia: 20 CEUs, every 2 years (current period Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026).

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.

West Virginia RT licensing board

Status: RT Compact

West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
RRT required for new licensure (since July 1, 2022). Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
Call 304-558-1382Go to board site →

West Virginia RT CEU requirements

20 CEUs, every 2 years (current period Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026).

Licenses renew yearly; CE is reported in CEU reporting years. Prorated for new licensees.

Source: WV Board of Respiratory Care, checked Oct 19, 2026.

Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.

Also a nurse? West Virginia Board of Nursing

Status: NLC

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Call 304-744-0900Call 877-743-6877Go to board site →
West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses
Call 304-558-3572Go 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 West Virginia

Cabell Huntington Hospital Huntington CAMC General Hospital Charleston Raleigh General Hospital Beckley WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center Martinsburg WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Wheeling All West Virginia guides →

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Frequently asked questions

Who licenses respiratory therapists in West Virginia?
West Virginia respiratory therapists are licensed by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (phone 304-558-1382). Board website: https://www.wvborc.com/
Is West Virginia in the respiratory therapy compact?
West Virginia is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
How many CEUs does a West Virginia RT license need?
RT license renewal in West Virginia: 20 CEUs, every 2 years (current period Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026). Always confirm with the board before you renew.
Is West 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