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Minnesota Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements 2026

MI

Minnesota

Respiratory Therapy
License Requirements

Your comprehensive guide to continuing education requirements for respiratory therapists in Minnesota. Stay compliant, advance your career.

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24 CEUs

Total Hours

2 Years

Renewal Cycle

(Biennial)

0 Hours

Live Hours

(No strict Live requirement)

24 Hours

Flexible Hours

(All hours may be online/self-study)

Next renewal deadline:Birth Month or June 30th(Biennial)

Continuing Education Requirements

Updated: December 15, 2025

Minnesota Respiratory Therapy CE Requirements

24 Hours every 2 years - Total CE requirement for license renewal

Total Requirement: 24 contact hours of board-approved continuing education are required every 2-year renewal period.
Online/Self-Study: Minnesota does not limit the number of hours taken through online or distance learning courses. You may complete all 24 hours via approved online methods (e.g., AARC approved webcasts or self-paced courses).
Mandatory Topics: There are currently 0 specific mandatory course topics (e.g., no ethics or patient safety requirement) for standard renewal.
Management/Personal Growth Limit: You may apply a maximum of 8 hours combined in the areas of management, risk management, personal growth, or educational techniques. The remaining 16 hours should be directly related to clinical respiratory therapy.
Approved Sponsors: Courses must be approved by the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care), the Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care, or be sponsored by an accredited university/medical school.
Credentialing Exam: You may claim 12 hours of credit for passing a specialty credentialing examination (e.g., NPS, ACCS) from the NBRC during the renewal period.

Minnesota License Renewal Process

Expiration Date: Licenses typically expire on June 30th or the last day of the licensee's birth month, depending on when the license was originally issued. (Check your specific license card). The cycle is 2 years.
Cycle Start: For new licensees, the 2-year CE cycle technically commences on July 1st immediately following the date of initial licensure.
Renewal Window: Renewal typically opens 2 months prior to the expiration date (e.g., May 1st for a June 30th deadline).
Online Portal: Renewal is completed through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (MBMP) online services portal.
Fees: The standard renewal fee is $90.00.
Late Renewal: Failure to renew by the expiration date may result in license cancellation. There is no grace period allowing practice with an expired license.
Audit: The Board conducts random audits. You must retain your CE certificates for at least 3 years.

Minnesota State Board Information

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (Respiratory Therapist Advisory Council)

Phone: (612) 617-2130

Website: https://mn.gov/boards/medical-practice/

Important Note:

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

FAQs

Minnesota CE Requirements FAQ

Common questions about Minnesota respiratory therapy continuing education requirements

No. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice does not specify a minimum number of 'live' or 'face-to-face' hours. You can complete your full 24-hour requirement through AARC-approved online courses.

Yes, but with a limit. You can only use a maximum of 8 hours total for courses related to management, administration, risk management, or education. The majority of your hours (16+) should be clinical.

No. The 2-year continuing education cycle technically begins on July 1st *after* you get your license. Therefore, for your very first renewal (which might happen sooner than 2 years), you are generally not required to report full CEUs. You start tracking them for the next full 2-year block.

No. You do not need to report your hours to CE Broker. You will attest to your compliance on the MBMP online renewal form, and you only need to submit certificates if you are selected for a random audit.