Respiratory Care (RC)

Respiratory Care Renewal

License Renewal

Licenses issued effective 10/17/19 and thereafter will expire two years after the original date of issuance:

for existing license holders, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently
for new license holders this means renewal will occur on the two-year anniversary of initial issuance and every two years thereafter
pro-rated CME applies only to initial licenses issued prior to 10/17/2019 with less than 18 months of licensure

L1 permits issued effective 10/17/19 and thereafter will expire one year after the original date of issuance

for existing L1 permit holders, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently

L2 permits expire annually on 6/30

Ohio licenses may be renewed online at elicense.ohio.gov. You may view your renewal status online here. Note: if you experience technical issues on the eLicense website, please use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser.

You must register in eLicense before you can start the renewal or reinstatement process. You will need the follow the steps below:

Using Google, Navigate to eLicense.ohio.gov
Choose Login / Create an Account
Click the I Have a License button
You will need the following to register:
- Security Code (sent to you by the Medical Board or request via email at license@med.ohio.gov)
- Email (unique and cannot be shared with another licensee)
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Create/confirm a unique password

Once on your Dashboard:

Find the license you wish to renew or restore your license
Click the Options button on that license tile
- Choose Renew from the dropdown if it is on time or less than 2 years from the last expiration date on file, OR
- Choose Reinstate from the dropdown if it is 2 years or more from the last expiration date on file. NOTE: This process is also known as a restoration and requires a criminal background check.
Be sure to update your profile and contact information
Access your shopping cart to pay renewal fees with a credit card

An automated email will be sent to you once you have successfully completed the renewal application and paid the required fee. If you have questions or need assistance, please email license@med.ohio.gov.

eLicense allows you to update your address and supervision of exempt practitioners. Name changes can be requested through eLicense via a service request. Click "options" after logging into eLicense to submit your changes.

Late License Renewal

Late renewal is applicable if the license has lapsed for less than two years.

License Restoration

An individual should apply for a restoration application if their license has been inactive for two years or more. A license may be restored upon an applicant's submission of a restoration application, the restoration fee and submission of criminal background checks.

Please note: All applicants for license restoration must have successfully completed both examinations (TMC and CSE) required to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Further, the board may require additional training or examination, or both, of any applicant who for the two years or more immediately preceding the date of application has not been engaged in clinical practice.

To restore a license, log into the eLicense portal: eLicense.ohio.gov.

Renewal Fees

Respiratory Care Professional

Renewal fee $75.00
Late renewal fee $100.00
Restoration fee $125.00
Transaction fee $3.50

Limited Permit (L1)

Renewal fee $10.00
Late renewal fee N/A
Restoration fee N/A
Transaction fee $3.50

Limited Permit (L2)

Renewal fee $35.00
Late renewal fee N/A
Restoration fee N/A
Transaction fee $3.50

Continuing Education Requirements and Resources

On or before the biennial renewal date, a license holder shall complete twenty hours of continuing education, or pass a reexamination in accordance with the board's renewal requirements.

On or before the annual renewal date, the holder of a limited permit (L2) shall complete ten hours of continuing education or pass a reexamination in accordance with the board's renewal requirements.

All license holders and limited permit (L2) holders must complete one hour of continuing education on Ohio respiratory care law or professional ethics as set forth in rule 4761-9-04 of the Administrative Code.

Further information regarding continuing education requirements can be found in Chapter 4761-9 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Board Meetings

A list of board meetings can be found here. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Respiratory Care (RC)

Respiratory Care Renewal

License Renewal

Licenses issued effective 10/17/19 and thereafter will expire two years after the original date of issuance:

for existing license holders, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently

for new license holders this means renewal will occur on the two-year anniversary of initial issuance and every two years thereafter

pro-rated CME applies only to initial licenses issued prior to 10/17/2019 with less than 18 months of licensure

L1 permits issued effective 10/17/19 and thereafter will expire one year after the original date of issuance

for existing L1 permit holders, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently

L2 permits expire annually on 6/30

Ohio licenses may be renewed online at elicense.ohio.gov. You may view your renewal status online here. Note: if you experience technical issues on the eLicense website, please use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser.

You must register in eLicense before you can start the renewal or reinstatement process. You will need the follow the steps below:

Using Google, Navigate to eLicense.ohio.gov

Choose Login / Create an Account

Click the I Have a License button

You will need the following to register:

Security Code (sent to you by the Medical Board or request via email at license@med.ohio.gov)

Email (unique and cannot be shared with another licensee)

Social Security Number

Date of Birth

Create/confirm a unique password

Once on your Dashboard:

Find the license you wish to renew or restore your license

Click the Options button on that license tile

Choose Renew from the dropdown if it is on time or less than 2 years from the last expiration date on file, OR

Choose Reinstate from the dropdown if it is 2 years or more from the last expiration date on file. NOTE: This process is also known as a restoration and requires a criminal background check.

Be sure to update your profile and contact information

Access your shopping cart to pay renewal fees with a credit card

An automated email will be sent to you once you have successfully completed the renewal application and paid the required fee. If you have questions or need assistance, please email license@med.ohio.gov.

eLicense allows you to update your address and supervision of exempt practitioners. Name changes can be requested through eLicense via a service request. Click "options" after logging into eLicense to submit your changes.

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Late License Renewal

Late renewal is applicable if the license has lapsed for less than two years.

License Restoration

An individual should apply for a restoration application if their license has been inactive for two years or more. A license may be restored upon an applicant's submission of a restoration application, the restoration fee and submission of criminal background checks.

To restore a license, log into the eLicense portal: eLicense.ohio.gov.

Renewal Fees

Respiratory Care Professional

Renewal fee $75.00

Late renewal fee $100.00

Restoration fee $125.00

Transaction fee $3.50

Limited Permit (L1)

Renewal fee $10.00

Late renewal fee N/A

Restoration fee N/A

Transaction fee $3.50

Limited Permit (L2)

Renewal fee $35.00

Late renewal fee N/A

Restoration fee N/A

Transaction fee $3.50

Continuing Education Requirements and Resources

On or before the biennial renewal date, a license holder shall complete twenty hours of continuing education, or pass a reexamination in accordance with the board's renewal requirements.

On or before the annual renewal date, the holder of a limited permit (L2) shall complete ten hours of continuing education or pass a reexamination in accordance with the board's renewal requirements.

All license holders and limited permit (L2) holders must complete one hour of continuing education on Ohio respiratory care law or professional ethics as set forth in rule 4761-9-04 of the Administrative Code.

Further information regarding continuing education requirements can be found in Chapter 4761-9 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Board Meetings

A list of board meetings can be found here. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Respiratory Care Advisory Council

For more information on the Advisory Council, please click here.

Forms and Helpful Links

FAQs

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4761

Ohio Administrative Code 4761​

Ohio Administrative Code 4761