Hawaii Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements 2026

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Hawaii Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements 2026

Continuing Education Requirements

Updated: May 26, 2026

Hawaii Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements

0 Hours every 3 years - No State CE requirement for active license renewal

Total Requirement: The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) currently requires 0 continuing education hours to renew a Respiratory Therapist license.
State vs. NBRC: While the state of Hawaii does not require CEUs for your license renewal, most employers (hospitals) require you to maintain your NBRC Credential (CRT/RRT) as a condition of employment. The NBRC requires 30 hours every 5 years to remain active.
Employer Expectations: Do not assume that because the state requires zero hours, you can stop taking courses. Losing your NBRC credential due to lack of CEUs can lead to termination of employment in many Hawaii healthcare facilities.
Mandatory Topics: There are 0 specific mandatory course topics (e.g., no ethics or patient safety requirement) for license renewal.

Hawaii License Renewal Process

Expiration Date: Licenses expire on June 30th every 3 years (Triennial). The current cycle expires on June 30, 2026 (then 2029, 2032).
Renewal Window: Renewal typically opens in early May of the expiration year (e.g., May 2026).
Online Portal: Renewal is completed through the MyPVL (Professional and Vocational Licensing) online service.
Fees: The renewal fee is approximately $270.00 for a full 3-year term. (Fees are subject to change; check your MyPVL dashboard).
Forfeiture: If you fail to renew by June 30th, your license is forfeited. You have one year to restore it by paying a restoration fee and all past due renewal fees. After one year, the license is terminated.

Hawaii State Board Information

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Respiratory Therapist Program)

Phone: (808) 586-3000

Website: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/respiratory/

Important Note:

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

FAQs

Hawaii CE Requirements FAQ

Common questions about Hawaii respiratory therapy continuing education requirements

Yes. Hawaii is one of the few states that does not currently mandate a specific number of Continuing Education hours for standard license renewal. You simply pay the triennial fee.
The fee covers a 3-year period (Triennial), whereas most other states charge for only 1 or 2 years. The cost averages out to about $90/year, which is comparable to other states.
Legally, yes (per state law), but practically, no. Most Hawaii hospitals require an active NBRC credential (RRT/CRT) in their job descriptions. Letting your NBRC lapse could lead to termination by your employer, even if your state license is technically valid.

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