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Respiratory Therapy State Licensure

Average Timeframe for State Licensure and Application Requirements

Alabama

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Alabama RT Board

Alaska

Timeframe: No licensure required

Arizona

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Arizona RT Board

Arkansas

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Website Details: Arkansas RT Board

California

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Website Details: California RT Board

Colorado

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Colorado RT Board

Connecticut

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Connecticut RT Board

Delaware

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Delaware RT Board 

Florida

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Florida RT Board

Georgia

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Georgia RT Board

Hawaii

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Hawaii RT Board

Idaho

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Website Details: Idaho RT Board

Illinois

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Illinois RT Board

Indiana

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Indiana RT Board

Iowa

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Iowa RT Board

Kansas

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Website Details: Kansas RT Board

Kentucky

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Kentucky RT Board

Louisiana

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Website Details: Louisiana RT Board

Maine

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Maine RT Board

Maryland

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Maryland RT Board

Massachusetts

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Massachusetts RT Board

Michigan

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Michigan RT Board

Minnesota

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Minnesota RT Board

Mississippi

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Mississippi RT Board

Missouri

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Missouri RT Board

Montana

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Montana RT Board

Nebraska

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Nebraska RT Board

Nevada

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Nevada RT Board

New Hampshire

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: New Hampshire RT Board

New Jersey

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: New Jersey RT Board

New Mexico

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: New Mexico RT Board

New York

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Website Details: New York RT Board

North Carolina

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: North Carolina RT Board

North Dakota

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: North Dakota RT Board

Ohio

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Ohio RT Board

Oklahoma

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Oklahoma RT Board

Oregon

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Oregon RT Board

Pennsylvania 

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Pennsylvania RT Board

Rhode Island

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Rhode Island RT Board

South Carolina

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: South Carolina RT Board

South Dakota

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: South Dakota RT Board

Tennessee

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Tennessee RT Board

Texas

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Texas RT Board

Utah

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Utah RT Board

Vermont

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Vermont RT Board

Virginia 

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Virginia RT Board

Washington

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Washington RT Board

West Virginia 

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: West Virginia RT Board

Wisconsin

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Wisconsin RT Board

Wyoming

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Wyoming RT Board

 

Please be aware that the processing times for physical therapists can vary due to factors like verifications, transcripts, and background checks. Each individual's situation may differ slightly. For more specific information, please contact your recruiter. Note: Timeframes are subject to change.