Connecticut Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements 2026

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Connecticut Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements 2026

Continuing Education Requirements

Updated: May 26, 2026

Connecticut Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements

10 Hours every 1 year - Total CE requirement for license renewal

Total Requirement: 10 contact hours of qualifying continuing education are required annually (every year).
Live/Real-Time Requirement: You must complete at least 5 hours of 'Real-Time' education. This includes in-person conferences or live interactive webinars where you can communicate with the presenter during the session.
Home Study/Self-Paced Limit: A maximum of 5 hours can be obtained through non-interactive, self-paced, or home-study courses (e.g., recorded videos, journal articles).
Mandatory Topics: There are currently 0 specific mandatory course topics (e.g., no ethics or patient safety requirement) for Respiratory Care Practitioners. The content must simply be directly related to respiratory therapy and reflect professional needs.
Qualifying Activities: Courses approved by the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care), regionally accredited higher education institutions, or state/local health departments are accepted.

Connecticut License Renewal Process

Expiration Date: Licenses expire Annually in the licensee's Birth Month.
Renewal Window: Renewal notices are typically mailed or emailed 60 days prior to expiration.
Online Portal: Renewal is completed through the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) eLicense portal.
Fees: The standard annual renewal fee is approximately $105.00.
First Renewal Exemption: A licensee applying for renewal for the first time is exempt from continuing education requirements for that initial period.
Audit: The Department does not review courses beforehand but conducts audits. You must retain your CE certificates for at least 5 years. If requested, you must submit them to the Department.

Connecticut State Board Information

Connecticut Department of Public Health (Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensure)

Phone: (860) 509-7603

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/RCP/Respiratory-Care-Practitioner-Licensure

Important Note:

Requirements may change. Always verify with the Connecticut state licensing board for the most current information.

FAQs

Connecticut CE Requirements FAQ

Common questions about Connecticut respiratory therapy continuing education requirements

It depends on the format. You cannot take 10 hours of *self-paced* (recorded) online courses. However, you CAN take all 10 hours online if at least 5 hours are Live Interactive Webinars (Real-Time). The state treats live webinars the same as in-person classes for the 'Real-Time' requirement.
Connecticut health licenses typically expire in the licensee's birth month. Check your current license card for the specific day, but it is generally an annual cycle linked to your birthday.
No. Unlike some other states, Connecticut does not currently mandate specific topics like Ethics or Patient Safety for Respiratory Therapists. You may choose any 10 hours relevant to your practice.

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