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Sort and compare respiratory therapist licensing requirements side-by-side across all 50 states.
| State | State Licensed? | Min. Credential | Min. Degree | Fees | CE Hours | Telehealth | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | Yes | CRT (NBRC) | Associate's degree (from CoARC-accredited program) | $320 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | No | — | Associate's degree | — | — | N/A | March 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $460 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $265 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| California(CA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $615 | 15 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $275 | 0 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $380 (application fee $190 + TMC exam fee $190) | 10 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $291 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $444 | 16 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $355 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree (minimum) | $340 | 30 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $460 | 0 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $255 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | Yes | CRT (NBRC credential required) | Associate's degree (minimum) | $310 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree (CoARC-accredited program) | $240 | 15 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $265 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $290 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $340 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $353 | 10 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $276 | 0 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $390 | 16 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $450 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $285 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $399 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $265 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $230 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $290 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $308 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $475 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $360 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | Yes | CRT (as of November 2023 law amendment) | Associate's degree | $475 | 30 | Yes | March 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $340 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| New York(NY) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $484 | 30 | Yes | March 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree (from a CoARC-accredited program) | $365 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $270 | 10 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | Yes | RRT | Associate's degree | $265 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $265 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | Yes | RRT | Associate's degree | $290 | 15 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree (minimum) | $220 | 30 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | Yes | CRT (minimum NBRC credential required for RI licensure) | Associate's degree (minimum) | $250 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $265 | 30 | Yes | March 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $250 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $340 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | Yes | CRT (NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination pass at low-cut score minimum) | Associate's degree (from a CoARC-accredited program) | $365 | 24 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $250 | 0 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $305 | 12 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $325 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | Yes | RRT | Associate's degree | $355 | 30 | Yes | March 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $255 | 20 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $250 | 0 | Yes | March 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | Yes | CRT | Associate's degree | $290 | 8 | Yes | March 2026 |