Are these courses accepted by the NBRC?

Yes, our courses are aligned with the standards of The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for Alabama Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Cares

Next Renewal Date

November 1, 2025 - every odd-numbered years

Total Hours Required

24 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

12 Live Hours

General Hours

12 General Hours

Required Courses

None

Detailed Breakdown

Alabama Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care Standard Renewal Requirements: Alabama Respiratory Care Practitioners with Critical Care focus must renew every two years and complete 24 contact hours of continuing education per cycle, allowing up to 12 hours via self-study and the remainder via traditional methods. The board approves academic coursework, advanced life support training, NBRC specialty credentialing, preceptorship, and other educational activities for CE credit. No mandatory topics or critical-care-specific CE hours are currently outlined; review
Rule 798-X-8-.02
for official details.

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First-time renewal: Requirement is prorated—1 hour per full month of initial licensure.
Rule 798-X-8-.02

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Certification alternative/equivalency: Successful completion of NBRC recredentialing or advanced specialty exams counts toward CE (5 hours per exam), but holding national certification alone does not exempt from Alabama CE requirements.
Rule 798-X-8-.02

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Supervisor/preceptor designation: Serving as a preceptor in an Alabama accredited respiratory therapy program may earn up to 4 hours CE per renewal cycle (24 hours of supervision equals 1 hour CE).
Rule 798-X-8-.02

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CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS: Advanced life support courses (ACLS, PALS, NRP) are recognized for CE (max 12 hours per cycle); basic CPR courses are specifically excluded from CE credit.
Rule 798-X-8-.02

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Delivery method caps & definitions: Max 12 hours per cycle self-study/non-traditional (defined as independent, learner-paced, not live or interactive); remaining hours must be traditional/live.
Rule 798-X-8-.02

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