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Wisconsin Respiratory Therapist License

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

Wisconsin license at a glance

Wisconsin respiratory therapists are licensed by the Wisconsin DSPS - Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council (phone 608-266-2112).

RT license renewal in Wisconsin: No CE required, renews 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.

Wisconsin RT licensing board

Wisconsin DSPS - Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council
Call 608-266-2112Go to board site →

Wisconsin RT CEU requirements

No CE required, renews every 2 years.

DSPS: “Wisconsin does not currently require any continuing education hours for Respiratory Care Practitioner license renewal.”

Source: Wisconsin DSPS: Respiratory care practitioner, checked Oct 19, 2026.

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

Also a nurse? Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Status: NLC

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Call 608-266-2112Go 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 Wisconsin

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wausau Froedtert Hospital (Froedtert & MCW, Wauwatosa) Milwaukee Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (Emplify Health) La Crosse UW Health University Hospital Madison All Wisconsin guides →

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Frequently asked questions

Who licenses respiratory therapists in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin respiratory therapists are licensed by the Wisconsin DSPS - Respiratory Care Practitioners Examining Council (phone 608-266-2112). Board website: https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/respiratory-care-practitioner/
How many CEUs does a Wisconsin RT license need?
RT license renewal in Wisconsin: No CE required, renews every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
Is Wisconsin a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.

Updated Oct 2026